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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,005 and 992,215.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,005 and 992,215.88 is: 2,389,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,005 : 992,215.88 = 992,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,005/992,215.88 = 992,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,005x = 992,215.88 × 992,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,005x = 984,492,342,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,492,342,602.02/412,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389,515.52

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