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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,014 and 955,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,014 and 955,275 is: 2,231,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,014 : 955,275 = 955,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,014/955,275 = 955,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,014x = 955,275 × 955,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,014x = 912,550,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,550,325,625/409,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231,098.02

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