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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,866 and 891,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,866 and 891,238 is: 1,952,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,866 : 891,238 = 891,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,866/891,238 = 891,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,866x = 891,238 × 891,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,866x = 794,305,172,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,305,172,644/406,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952,252.52

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