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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,152 and 875,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,152 and 875,912 is: 1,856,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,152 : 875,912 = 875,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,152/875,912 = 875,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,152x = 875,912 × 875,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,152x = 767,221,831,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,221,831,744/413,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,996.53

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