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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,060 and 887,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,060 and 887,514 is: 1,920,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,060 : 887,514 = 887,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,060/887,514 = 887,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,060x = 887,514 × 887,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,060x = 787,681,100,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,681,100,196/410,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920,892.31

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