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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,576 and 878,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,576 and 878,973 is: 1,863,575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,576 : 878,973 = 878,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,576/878,973 = 878,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,576x = 878,973 × 878,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,576x = 772,593,534,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,593,534,729/414,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863,575.16

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