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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,640 and 858,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,640 and 858,800 is: 1,778,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,640 : 858,800 = 858,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,640/858,800 = 858,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,640x = 858,800 × 858,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,640x = 737,537,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,537,440,000/414,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,741.66

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