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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,878 and 848,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,878 and 848,484 is: 1,726,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,878 : 848,484 = 848,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,878/848,484 = 848,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,878x = 848,484 × 848,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,878x = 719,925,098,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,925,098,256/416,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,944.33

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