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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,996 and 900,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,996 and 900,708 is: 1,978,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,996 : 900,708 = 900,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,996/900,708 = 900,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,996x = 900,708 × 900,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,996x = 811,274,901,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,274,901,264/409,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,738.58

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