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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,860 and 902,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,860 and 902,452 is: 1,977,418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,860 : 902,452 = 902,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,860/902,452 = 902,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,860x = 902,452 × 902,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,860x = 814,419,612,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,419,612,304/411,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,418.57

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