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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,264 and 882,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,264 and 882,246 is: 1,906,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,264 : 882,246 = 882,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,264/882,246 = 882,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,264x = 882,246 × 882,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,264x = 778,358,004,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,358,004,516/408,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,506.59

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