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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,602 and 897,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,602 and 897,660 is: 1,938,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,602 : 897,660 = 897,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,602/897,660 = 897,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,602x = 897,660 × 897,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,602x = 805,793,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,793,475,600/415,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938,858.51

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