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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,552 and 878,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,552 and 878,930 is: 1,863,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,552 : 878,930 = 878,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,552/878,930 = 878,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,552x = 878,930 × 878,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,552x = 772,517,944,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,517,944,900/414,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863,500.71

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