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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,292 and 875,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,292 and 875,022 is: 1,884,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,292 : 875,022 = 875,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,292/875,022 = 875,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,292x = 875,022 × 875,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,292x = 765,663,500,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,663,500,484/406,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884,515.33

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