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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,044 and 887,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,044 and 887,592 is: 1,862,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,044 : 887,592 = 887,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,044/887,592 = 887,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,044x = 887,592 × 887,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,044x = 787,819,558,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,819,558,464/423,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862,263.87

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