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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,902 and 845,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,902 and 845,036 is: 1,721,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,902 : 845,036 = 845,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,902/845,036 = 845,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,902x = 845,036 × 845,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,902x = 714,085,841,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,085,841,296/414,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,095.20

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