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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,604 and 897,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,604 and 897,664 is: 1,938,866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,604 : 897,664 = 897,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,604/897,664 = 897,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,604x = 897,664 × 897,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,604x = 805,800,656,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,800,656,896/415,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938,866.46

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