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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,298 and 861,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,298 and 861,010 is: 1,811,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,298 : 861,010 = 861,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,298/861,010 = 861,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,298x = 861,010 × 861,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,298x = 741,338,220,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,338,220,100/409,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811,243.20

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