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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,332 and 902,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,332 and 902,470 is: 1,965,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,332 : 902,470 = 902,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,332/902,470 = 902,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,332x = 902,470 × 902,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,332x = 814,452,100,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,452,100,900/414,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,699.25

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