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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,264 and 887,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,264 and 887,520 is: 1,901,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,264 : 887,520 = 887,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,264/887,520 = 887,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,264x = 887,520 × 887,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,264x = 787,691,750,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,691,750,400/414,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,424.58

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