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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,992 and 910,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,992 and 910,460 is: 1,987,897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,992 : 910,460 = 910,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,992/910,460 = 910,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,992x = 910,460 × 910,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,992x = 828,937,411,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,937,411,600/416,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987,897.64

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