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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,372 and 885,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,372 and 885,792 is: 1,898,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,372 : 885,792 = 885,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,372/885,792 = 885,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,372x = 885,792 × 885,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,372x = 784,627,467,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,627,467,264/413,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898,114.69

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