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Finding the Third Proportional to 404,691 and 874,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 404,691 and 874,226 is: 1,888,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,691 : 874,226 = 874,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,691/874,226 = 874,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,691x = 874,226 × 874,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,691x = 764,271,099,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,271,099,076/404,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888,530.01

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