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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,582 and 899,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,582 and 899,149 is: 1,950,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,582 : 899,149 = 899,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,582/899,149 = 899,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,582x = 899,149 × 899,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,582x = 808,468,924,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,468,924,201/414,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950,082.07

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