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Finding the Third Proportional to 409,972 and 882,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 409,972 and 882,220 is: 1,898,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,972 : 882,220 = 882,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,972/882,220 = 882,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,972x = 882,220 × 882,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,972x = 778,312,128,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,312,128,400/409,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898,451.91

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