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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,088 and 887,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,088 and 887,548 is: 1,920,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,088 : 887,548 = 887,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,088/887,548 = 887,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,088x = 887,548 × 887,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,088x = 787,741,452,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,741,452,304/410,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920,908.32

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