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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,302 and 875,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,302 and 875,039 is: 1,884,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,302 : 875,039 = 875,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,302/875,039 = 875,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,302x = 875,039 × 875,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,302x = 765,693,251,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,693,251,521/406,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884,542.17

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