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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,241 and 891,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,241 and 891,250 is: 1,955,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,241 : 891,250 = 891,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,241/891,250 = 891,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,241x = 891,250 × 891,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,241x = 794,326,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,326,562,500/406,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955,308.70

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