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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,008 and 955,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,008 and 955,260 is: 2,231,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,008 : 955,260 = 955,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,008/955,260 = 955,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,008x = 955,260 × 955,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,008x = 912,521,667,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,521,667,600/409,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231,060.68

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