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Finding the Third Proportional to 402,964 and 868,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 402,964 and 868,880 is: 1,873,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,964 : 868,880 = 868,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,964/868,880 = 868,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,964x = 868,880 × 868,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,964x = 754,952,454,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,952,454,400/402,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873,498.51

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