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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,019 and 887,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,019 and 887,060 is: 1,900,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,019 : 887,060 = 887,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,019/887,060 = 887,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,019x = 887,060 × 887,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,019x = 786,875,443,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,875,443,600/414,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900,578.10

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