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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,232 and 954,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,232 and 954,388 is: 2,209,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,232 : 954,388 = 954,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,232/954,388 = 954,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,232x = 954,388 × 954,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,232x = 910,856,454,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,856,454,544/412,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209,572.41

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