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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,746 and 888,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,746 and 888,244 is: 1,902,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,746 : 888,244 = 888,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,746/888,244 = 888,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,746x = 888,244 × 888,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,746x = 788,977,403,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,977,403,536/414,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902,314.68

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