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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,948 and 851,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,948 and 851,607 is: 1,743,570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,948 : 851,607 = 851,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,948/851,607 = 851,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,948x = 851,607 × 851,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,948x = 725,234,482,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,234,482,449/415,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,570.07

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