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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,356 and 878,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,356 and 878,712 is: 1,872,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,356 : 878,712 = 878,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,356/878,712 = 878,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,356x = 878,712 × 878,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,356x = 772,134,778,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,134,778,944/412,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872,495.56

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