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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,132 and 868,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,132 and 868,544 is: 1,830,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,132 : 868,544 = 868,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,132/868,544 = 868,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,132x = 868,544 × 868,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,132x = 754,368,679,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,368,679,936/412,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830,405.50

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