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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,926 and 851,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,926 and 851,562 is: 1,743,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,926 : 851,562 = 851,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,926/851,562 = 851,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,926x = 851,562 × 851,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,926x = 725,157,839,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,157,839,844/415,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,478.02

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