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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,840.50 and 902,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,840.50 and 902,413 is: 1,977,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,840.50 : 902,413 = 902,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,840.50/902,413 = 902,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,840.50x = 902,413 × 902,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,840.50x = 814,349,222,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,349,222,569/411,840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,341.28

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