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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,050 and 955,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,050 and 955,370 is: 2,231,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,050 : 955,370 = 955,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,050/955,370 = 955,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,050x = 955,370 × 955,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,050x = 912,731,836,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,731,836,900/409,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231,345.40

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