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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,149 and 875,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,149 and 875,906 is: 1,856,984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,149 : 875,906 = 875,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,149/875,906 = 875,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,149x = 875,906 × 875,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,149x = 767,211,320,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,211,320,836/413,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,984.58

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