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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,583 and 902,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,583 and 902,101 is: 1,958,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,583 : 902,101 = 902,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,583/902,101 = 902,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,583x = 902,101 × 902,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,583x = 813,786,214,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,786,214,201/415,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958,179.75

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