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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,866 and 882,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,866 and 882,628 is: 1,808,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,866 : 882,628 = 882,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,866/882,628 = 882,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,866x = 882,628 × 882,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,866x = 779,032,186,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,032,186,384/430,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808,061.41

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