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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,252 and 882,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,252 and 882,222 is: 1,906,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,252 : 882,222 = 882,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,252/882,222 = 882,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,252x = 882,222 × 882,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,252x = 778,315,657,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,315,657,284/408,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,458.90

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