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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,568 and 891,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,568 and 891,652 is: 1,955,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,568 : 891,652 = 891,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,568/891,652 = 891,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,568x = 891,652 × 891,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,568x = 795,043,289,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,043,289,104/406,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955,498.93

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