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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,022 and 899,005.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,022 and 899,005.50 is: 1,971,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,022 : 899,005.50 = 899,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,022/899,005.50 = 899,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,022x = 899,005.50 × 899,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,022x = 808,210,889,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,210,889,030.25/410,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971,140.30

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