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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,927 and 874,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,927 and 874,165 is: 1,773,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,927 : 874,165 = 874,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,927/874,165 = 874,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,927x = 874,165 × 874,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,927x = 764,164,447,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,164,447,225/430,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,303.71

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