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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,760 and 888,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,760 and 888,912 is: 1,923,664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,760 : 888,912 = 888,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,760/888,912 = 888,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,760x = 888,912 × 888,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,760x = 790,164,543,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,164,543,744/410,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923,664.78

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