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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,012 and 955,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,012 and 955,270 is: 2,231,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,012 : 955,270 = 955,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,012/955,270 = 955,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,012x = 955,270 × 955,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,012x = 912,540,772,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,540,772,900/409,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231,085.57

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