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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,808 and 886,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,808 and 886,674 is: 1,899,892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,808 : 886,674 = 886,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,808/886,674 = 886,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,808x = 886,674 × 886,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,808x = 786,190,782,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,190,782,276/413,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,892.66

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