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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,228 and 887,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,228 and 887,472 is: 1,901,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,228 : 887,472 = 887,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,228/887,472 = 887,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,228x = 887,472 × 887,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,228x = 787,606,550,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,606,550,784/414,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,384.14

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