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Finding the Third Proportional to 422,844 and 880,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 422,844 and 880,572 is: 1,833,789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,844 : 880,572 = 880,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,844/880,572 = 880,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,844x = 880,572 × 880,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,844x = 775,407,047,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,407,047,184/422,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,789.88

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