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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,854 and 882,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,854 and 882,604 is: 1,808,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,854 : 882,604 = 882,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,854/882,604 = 882,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,854x = 882,604 × 882,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,854x = 778,989,820,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,989,820,816/430,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808,013.44

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