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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,024 and 843,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,024 and 843,271 is: 1,717,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,024 : 843,271 = 843,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,024/843,271 = 843,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,024x = 843,271 × 843,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,024x = 711,105,979,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,105,979,441/414,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717,547.73

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