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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,632 and 882,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,632 and 882,754 is: 1,809,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,632 : 882,754 = 882,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,632/882,754 = 882,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,632x = 882,754 × 882,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,632x = 779,254,624,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,254,624,516/430,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809,560.42

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