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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,748 and 882,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,748 and 882,608 is: 1,896,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,748 : 882,608 = 882,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,748/882,608 = 882,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,748x = 882,608 × 882,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,748x = 778,996,881,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,996,881,664/410,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896,532.38

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