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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,070 and 878,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,070 and 878,716 is: 1,915,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,070 : 878,716 = 878,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,070/878,716 = 878,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,070x = 878,716 × 878,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,070x = 772,141,808,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,141,808,656/403,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915,651.89

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