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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,858 and 902,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,858 and 902,448 is: 1,977,410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,858 : 902,448 = 902,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,858/902,448 = 902,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,858x = 902,448 × 902,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,858x = 814,412,392,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,412,392,704/411,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,410.64

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