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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,988 and 874,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,988 and 874,840 is: 1,871,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,988 : 874,840 = 874,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,988/874,840 = 874,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,988x = 874,840 × 874,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,988x = 765,345,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,345,025,600/408,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871,314.14

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