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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,137 and 878,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,137 and 878,710 is: 1,873,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,137 : 878,710 = 878,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,137/878,710 = 878,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,137x = 878,710 × 878,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,137x = 772,131,264,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,131,264,100/412,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873,482.03

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