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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,600 and 858,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,600 and 858,720 is: 1,778,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,600 : 858,720 = 858,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,600/858,720 = 858,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,600x = 858,720 × 858,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,600x = 737,400,038,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,400,038,400/414,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,581.86

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