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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,573 and 878,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,573 and 878,967 is: 1,863,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,573 : 878,967 = 878,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,573/878,967 = 878,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,573x = 878,967 × 878,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,573x = 772,582,987,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,582,987,089/414,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863,563.20

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