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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,464 and 887,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,464 and 887,752 is: 1,901,500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,464 : 887,752 = 887,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,464/887,752 = 887,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,464x = 887,752 × 887,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,464x = 788,103,613,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,103,613,504/414,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901,500.77

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