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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,845 and 886,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,845 and 886,016 is: 1,929,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,845 : 886,016 = 886,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,845/886,016 = 886,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,845x = 886,016 × 886,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,845x = 785,024,352,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,024,352,256/406,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929,541.60

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