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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,844 and 904,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,844 and 904,771 is: 1,973,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,844 : 904,771 = 904,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,844/904,771 = 904,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,844x = 904,771 × 904,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,844x = 818,610,562,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,610,562,441/414,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973,297.34

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