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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,091.50 and 631,055.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,091.50 and 631,055.50 is: 952,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,091.50 : 631,055.50 = 631,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,091.50/631,055.50 = 631,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,091.50x = 631,055.50 × 631,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,091.50x = 398,231,044,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,231,044,080.25/418,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,497.35

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