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Finding the Third Proportional to 417,246 and 901,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 417,246 and 901,002 is: 1,945,625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,246 : 901,002 = 901,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,246/901,002 = 901,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,246x = 901,002 × 901,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,246x = 811,804,604,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,804,604,004/417,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945,625.85

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