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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,024 and 845,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,024 and 845,463 is: 1,726,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,024 : 845,463 = 845,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,024/845,463 = 845,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,024x = 845,463 × 845,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,024x = 714,807,684,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,807,684,369/414,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,488.52

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