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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,344 and 880,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,344 and 880,488 is: 1,907,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,344 : 880,488 = 880,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,344/880,488 = 880,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,344x = 880,488 × 880,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,344x = 775,259,118,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,259,118,144/406,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907,888.68

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