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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,546 and 906,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,546 and 906,420 is: 1,981,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,546 : 906,420 = 906,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,546/906,420 = 906,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,546x = 906,420 × 906,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,546x = 821,597,216,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,597,216,400/414,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981,920.50

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