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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,852 and 882,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,852 and 882,600 is: 1,808,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,852 : 882,600 = 882,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,852/882,600 = 882,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,852x = 882,600 × 882,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,852x = 778,982,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,982,760,000/430,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808,005.44

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