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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,935 and 851,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,935 and 851,544 is: 1,743,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,935 : 851,544 = 851,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,935/851,544 = 851,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,935x = 851,544 × 851,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,935x = 725,127,183,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,127,183,936/415,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,366.59

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