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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,720 and 908,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,720 and 908,256 is: 1,989,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,720 : 908,256 = 908,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,720/908,256 = 908,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,720x = 908,256 × 908,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,720x = 824,928,961,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,928,961,536/414,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989,122.69

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