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Finding the Third Proportional to 417,457 and 913,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 417,457 and 913,682 is: 1,999,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,457 : 913,682 = 913,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,457/913,682 = 913,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,457x = 913,682 × 913,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,457x = 834,814,797,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,814,797,124/417,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,762.36

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