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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,041 and 955,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,041 and 955,350 is: 2,231,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,041 : 955,350 = 955,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,041/955,350 = 955,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,041x = 955,350 × 955,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,041x = 912,693,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,693,622,500/409,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231,301.07

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