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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,389 and 888,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,389 and 888,357 is: 1,927,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,389 : 888,357 = 888,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,389/888,357 = 888,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,389x = 888,357 × 888,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,389x = 789,178,159,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,178,159,449/409,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927,697.52

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