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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,095 and 881,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,095 and 881,183 is: 1,835,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,095 : 881,183 = 881,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,095/881,183 = 881,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,095x = 881,183 × 881,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,095x = 776,483,479,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,483,479,489/423,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835,246.17

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