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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,904 and 886,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,904 and 886,108 is: 1,929,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,904 : 886,108 = 886,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,904/886,108 = 886,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,904x = 886,108 × 886,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,904x = 785,187,387,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,187,387,664/406,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929,662.49

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