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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,088 and 881,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,088 and 881,168 is: 1,835,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,088 : 881,168 = 881,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,088/881,168 = 881,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,088x = 881,168 × 881,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,088x = 776,457,044,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,457,044,224/423,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835,214.06

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