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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,776 and 897,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,776 and 897,984 is: 1,939,446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,776 : 897,984 = 897,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,776/897,984 = 897,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,776x = 897,984 × 897,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,776x = 806,375,264,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,375,264,256/415,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939,446.39

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