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Finding the Third Proportional to 422,854 and 887,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 422,854 and 887,227 is: 1,861,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,854 : 887,227 = 887,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,854/887,227 = 887,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,854x = 887,227 × 887,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,854x = 787,171,749,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,171,749,529/422,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861,568.65

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