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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,544 and 892,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,544 and 892,508 is: 1,921,558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,544 : 892,508 = 892,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,544/892,508 = 892,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,544x = 892,508 × 892,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,544x = 796,570,530,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,570,530,064/414,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921,558.46

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