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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,552 and 873,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,552 and 873,080 is: 1,898,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,552 : 873,080 = 873,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,552/873,080 = 873,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,552x = 873,080 × 873,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,552x = 762,268,686,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,268,686,400/401,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898,306.29

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