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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,182 and 914,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,182 and 914,804 is: 1,901,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,182 : 914,804 = 914,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,182/914,804 = 914,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,182x = 914,804 × 914,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,182x = 836,866,358,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,866,358,416/440,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,182.60

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