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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,901 and 845,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,901 and 845,020 is: 1,721,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,901 : 845,020 = 845,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,901/845,020 = 845,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,901x = 845,020 × 845,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,901x = 714,058,800,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,058,800,400/414,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,034.18

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