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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,724 and 882,164.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,724 and 882,164.25 is: 1,894,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,724 : 882,164.25 = 882,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,724/882,164.25 = 882,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,724x = 882,164.25 × 882,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,724x = 778,213,763,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,213,763,978.06/410,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894,736.52

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