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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,828 and 904,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,828 and 904,740 is: 1,973,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,828 : 904,740 = 904,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,828/904,740 = 904,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,828x = 904,740 × 904,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,828x = 818,554,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,554,467,600/414,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973,238.23

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