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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,916 and 883,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,916 and 883,882 is: 1,919,923.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,916 : 883,882 = 883,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,916/883,882 = 883,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,916x = 883,882 × 883,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,916x = 781,247,389,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,247,389,924/406,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919,923.01

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