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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,266 and 887,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,266 and 887,526 is: 1,901,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,266 : 887,526 = 887,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,266/887,526 = 887,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,266x = 887,526 × 887,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,266x = 787,702,400,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,702,400,676/414,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,441.10

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