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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,778 and 880,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,778 and 880,633 is: 1,865,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,778 : 880,633 = 880,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,778/880,633 = 880,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,778x = 880,633 × 880,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,778x = 775,514,480,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,514,480,689/415,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865,212.88

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