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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,977.39 and 902,502.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,977.39 and 902,502.42 is: 1,977,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,977.39 : 902,502.42 = 902,502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,977.39/902,502.42 = 902,502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,977.39x = 902,502.42 × 902,502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,977.39x = 814,510,621,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,510,621,490.24/411,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977,076.02

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