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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,952 and 851,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,952 and 851,618 is: 1,743,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,952 : 851,618 = 851,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,952/851,618 = 851,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,952x = 851,618 × 851,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,952x = 725,253,217,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,253,217,924/415,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,598.34

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