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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,570 and 971,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,570 and 971,128 is: 2,269,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,570 : 971,128 = 971,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,570/971,128 = 971,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,570x = 971,128 × 971,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,570x = 943,089,592,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,089,592,384/415,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269,388.05

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