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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,592 and 626,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,592 and 626,250 is: 936,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,592 : 626,250 = 626,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,592/626,250 = 626,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,592x = 626,250 × 626,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,592x = 392,189,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,189,062,500/418,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,924.41

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