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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,792 and 888,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,792 and 888,336 is: 1,902,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,792 : 888,336 = 888,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,792/888,336 = 888,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,792x = 888,336 × 888,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,792x = 789,140,848,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,140,848,896/414,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902,497.76

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