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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,040 and 891,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,040 and 891,738 is: 1,982,836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,040 : 891,738 = 891,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,040/891,738 = 891,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,040x = 891,738 × 891,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,040x = 795,196,660,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,196,660,644/401,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,836.28

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