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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,968 and 882,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,968 and 882,212 is: 1,898,436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,968 : 882,212 = 882,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,968/882,212 = 882,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,968x = 882,212 × 882,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,968x = 778,298,012,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,298,012,944/409,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898,436.01

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