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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,013 and 843,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,013 and 843,251 is: 1,717,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,013 : 843,251 = 843,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,013/843,251 = 843,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,013x = 843,251 × 843,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,013x = 711,072,249,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,072,249,001/414,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,511.89

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