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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,822 and 902,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,822 and 902,376 is: 1,977,267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,822 : 902,376 = 902,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,822/902,376 = 902,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,822x = 902,376 × 902,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,822x = 814,282,445,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,282,445,376/411,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,267.96

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