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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,600 and 891,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,600 and 891,704 is: 1,955,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,600 : 891,704 = 891,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,600/891,704 = 891,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,600x = 891,704 × 891,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,600x = 795,136,023,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,136,023,616/406,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955,573.10

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