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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,760 and 888,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,760 and 888,268 is: 1,902,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,760 : 888,268 = 888,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,760/888,268 = 888,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,760x = 888,268 × 888,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,760x = 789,020,039,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,020,039,824/414,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902,353.26

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