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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,989 and 913,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,989 and 913,126.50 is: 2,004,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,989 : 913,126.50 = 913,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,989/913,126.50 = 913,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,989x = 913,126.50 × 913,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,989x = 833,800,005,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,800,005,002.25/415,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004,379.94

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