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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,086 and 888,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,086 and 888,450 is: 1,934,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,086 : 888,450 = 888,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,086/888,450 = 888,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,086x = 888,450 × 888,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,086x = 789,343,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,343,402,500/408,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934,257.49

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