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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,926 and 874,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,926 and 874,164 is: 1,773,303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,926 : 874,164 = 874,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,926/874,164 = 874,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,926x = 874,164 × 874,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,926x = 764,162,698,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,162,698,896/430,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,303.77

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