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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,048 and 883,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,048 and 883,856 is: 1,914,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,048 : 883,856 = 883,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,048/883,856 = 883,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,048x = 883,856 × 883,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,048x = 781,201,428,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,201,428,736/408,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914,484.15

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