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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,776 and 874,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,776 and 874,430 is: 1,893,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,776 : 874,430 = 874,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,776/874,430 = 874,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,776x = 874,430 × 874,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,776x = 764,627,824,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,627,824,900/403,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893,693.10

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