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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,094 and 888,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,094 and 888,466 is: 1,934,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,094 : 888,466 = 888,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,094/888,466 = 888,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,094x = 888,466 × 888,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,094x = 789,371,833,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,371,833,156/408,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934,289.24

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