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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,232 and 880,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,232 and 880,262 is: 1,907,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,232 : 880,262 = 880,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,232/880,262 = 880,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,232x = 880,262 × 880,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,232x = 774,861,188,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,861,188,644/406,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907,435.13

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