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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,088 and 631,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,088 and 631,049 is: 952,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,088 : 631,049 = 631,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,088/631,049 = 631,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,088x = 631,049 × 631,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,088x = 398,222,840,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,222,840,401/418,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,485.70

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