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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,172 and 875,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,172 and 875,955 is: 1,857,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,172 : 875,955 = 875,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,172/875,955 = 875,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,172x = 875,955 × 875,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,172x = 767,297,162,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,297,162,025/413,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857,088.97

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