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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,252 and 880,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,252 and 880,298 is: 1,907,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,252 : 880,298 = 880,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,252/880,298 = 880,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,252x = 880,298 × 880,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,252x = 774,924,568,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,924,568,804/406,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907,497.24

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