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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,254 and 880,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,254 and 880,302 is: 1,907,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,254 : 880,302 = 880,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,254/880,302 = 880,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,254x = 880,302 × 880,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,254x = 774,931,611,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,931,611,204/406,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907,505.18

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