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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,720 and 888,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,720 and 888,408 is: 1,903,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,720 : 888,408 = 888,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,720/888,408 = 888,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,720x = 888,408 × 888,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,720x = 789,268,774,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,268,774,464/414,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903,136.51

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