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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,350 and 887,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,350 and 887,652 is: 1,939,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,350 : 887,652 = 887,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,350/887,652 = 887,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,350x = 887,652 × 887,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,350x = 787,926,073,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,926,073,104/406,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939,033.03

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