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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,027 and 887,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,027 and 887,076 is: 1,900,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,027 : 887,076 = 887,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,027/887,076 = 887,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,027x = 887,076 × 887,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,027x = 786,903,829,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,903,829,776/414,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900,609.94

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