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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,144 and 628,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,144 and 628,158 is: 943,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,144 : 628,158 = 628,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,144/628,158 = 628,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,144x = 628,158 × 628,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,144x = 394,582,472,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,582,472,964/418,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,652.12

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