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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,044 and 881,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,044 and 881,244 is: 1,912,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,044 : 881,244 = 881,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,044/881,244 = 881,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,044x = 881,244 × 881,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,044x = 776,590,987,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,590,987,536/406,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912,578.41

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