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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,073 and 887,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,073 and 887,538 is: 1,920,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,073 : 887,538 = 887,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,073/887,538 = 887,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,073x = 887,538 × 887,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,073x = 787,723,701,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,723,701,444/410,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920,935.30

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