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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,206 and 887,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,206 and 887,404 is: 1,901,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,206 : 887,404 = 887,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,206/887,404 = 887,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,206x = 887,404 × 887,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,206x = 787,485,859,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,485,859,216/414,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,193.75

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