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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,895 and 905,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,895 and 905,189 is: 1,974,878.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,895 : 905,189 = 905,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,895/905,189 = 905,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,895x = 905,189 × 905,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,895x = 819,367,125,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,367,125,721/414,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974,878.28

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