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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,216 and 887,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,216 and 887,424 is: 1,901,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,216 : 887,424 = 887,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,216/887,424 = 887,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,216x = 887,424 × 887,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,216x = 787,521,355,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,521,355,776/414,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,233.55

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