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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,831 and 904,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,831 and 904,746 is: 1,973,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,831 : 904,746 = 904,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,831/904,746 = 904,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,831x = 904,746 × 904,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,831x = 818,565,324,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,565,324,516/414,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973,250.13

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