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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,906 and 845,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,906 and 845,044 is: 1,721,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,906 : 845,044 = 845,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,906/845,044 = 845,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,906x = 845,044 × 845,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,906x = 714,099,361,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,099,361,936/414,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,111.20

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