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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,149.50 and 903,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,149.50 and 903,271 is: 1,970,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,149.50 : 903,271 = 903,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,149.50/903,271 = 903,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,149.50x = 903,271 × 903,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,149.50x = 815,898,499,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,898,499,441/414,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970,057.91

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