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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,954 and 888,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,954 and 888,493 is: 1,935,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,954 : 888,493 = 888,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,954/888,493 = 888,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,954x = 888,493 × 888,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,954x = 789,419,811,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,419,811,049/407,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935,070.65

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