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Finding the Third Proportional to 417,278.63 and 650,294.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 417,278.63 and 650,294.63 is: 1,013,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,278.63 : 650,294.63 = 650,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,278.63/650,294.63 = 650,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,278.63x = 650,294.63 × 650,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,278.63x = 422,883,099,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,883,099,303.89/417,278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,431.01

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