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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,148 and 868,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,148 and 868,568 is: 1,830,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,148 : 868,568 = 868,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,148/868,568 = 868,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,148x = 868,568 × 868,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,148x = 754,410,370,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,410,370,624/412,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830,435.60

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