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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,542 and 906,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,542 and 906,412 is: 1,981,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,542 : 906,412 = 906,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,542/906,412 = 906,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,542x = 906,412 × 906,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,542x = 821,582,713,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,582,713,744/414,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,904.64

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