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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,920 and 410,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,920 and 410,420 is: 1,116,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,920 : 410,420 = 410,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,920/410,420 = 410,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,920x = 410,420 × 410,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,920x = 168,444,576,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,444,576,400/150,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,118.32

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