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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,261 and 914,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,261 and 914,350 is: 2,008,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,261 : 914,350 = 914,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,261/914,350 = 914,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,261x = 914,350 × 914,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,261x = 836,035,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,035,922,500/416,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008,441.63

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