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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,898 and 845,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,898 and 845,014 is: 1,721,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,898 : 845,014 = 845,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,898/845,014 = 845,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,898x = 845,014 × 845,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,898x = 714,048,660,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,048,660,196/414,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,022.18

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