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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,969 and 874,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,969 and 874,800 is: 1,871,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,969 : 874,800 = 874,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,969/874,800 = 874,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,969x = 874,800 × 874,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,969x = 765,275,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,275,040,000/408,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871,229.95

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