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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,511.50 and 916,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,511.50 and 916,152 is: 2,024,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,511.50 : 916,152 = 916,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,511.50/916,152 = 916,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,511.50x = 916,152 × 916,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,511.50x = 839,334,487,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,334,487,104/414,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024,876.24

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