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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,111 and 887,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,111 and 887,280 is: 1,901,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,111 : 887,280 = 887,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,111/887,280 = 887,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,111x = 887,280 × 887,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,111x = 787,265,798,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,265,798,400/414,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,098.49

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