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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,567 and 878,954.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,567 and 878,954.63 is: 1,863,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,567 : 878,954.63 = 878,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,567/878,954.63 = 878,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,567x = 878,954.63 × 878,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,567x = 772,561,232,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,561,232,808.89/414,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863,537.70

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