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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,006 and 884,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,006 and 884,038 is: 1,920,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,006 : 884,038 = 884,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,006/884,038 = 884,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,006x = 884,038 × 884,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,006x = 781,523,185,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,523,185,444/407,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920,176.08

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