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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,235 and 887,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,235 and 887,486 is: 1,901,412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,235 : 887,486 = 887,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,235/887,486 = 887,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,235x = 887,486 × 887,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,235x = 787,631,400,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,631,400,196/414,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,412.00

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