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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,253 and 631,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,253 and 631,304 is: 952,879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,253 : 631,304 = 631,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,253/631,304 = 631,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,253x = 631,304 × 631,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,253x = 398,544,740,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,544,740,416/418,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,879.57

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