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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,912 and 899,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,912 and 899,657 is: 1,861,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,912 : 899,657 = 899,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,912/899,657 = 899,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,912x = 899,657 × 899,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,912x = 809,382,717,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,382,717,649/434,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861,026.41

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