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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,771 and 886,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,771 and 886,588 is: 1,899,693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,771 : 886,588 = 886,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,771/886,588 = 886,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,771x = 886,588 × 886,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,771x = 786,038,281,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,038,281,744/413,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,693.99

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