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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,812 and 902,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,812 and 902,356 is: 1,977,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,812 : 902,356 = 902,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,812/902,356 = 902,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,812x = 902,356 × 902,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,812x = 814,246,350,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,246,350,736/411,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,228.32

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