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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,949 and 914,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,949 and 914,337 is: 2,024,492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,949 : 914,337 = 914,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,949/914,337 = 914,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,949x = 914,337 × 914,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,949x = 836,012,149,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,012,149,569/412,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024,492.49

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