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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,502.50 and 916,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,502.50 and 916,134 is: 2,024,840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,502.50 : 916,134 = 916,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,502.50/916,134 = 916,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,502.50x = 916,134 × 916,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,502.50x = 839,301,505,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,301,505,956/414,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024,840.64

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