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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,720 and 909,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,720 and 909,792 is: 1,995,856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,720 : 909,792 = 909,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,720/909,792 = 909,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,720x = 909,792 × 909,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,720x = 827,721,483,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,721,483,264/414,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995,856.20

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