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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,023 and 887,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,023 and 887,068 is: 1,900,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,023 : 887,068 = 887,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,023/887,068 = 887,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,023x = 887,068 × 887,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,023x = 786,889,636,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,889,636,624/414,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900,594.02

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