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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,560 and 880,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,560 and 880,248 is: 1,795,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,560 : 880,248 = 880,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,560/880,248 = 880,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,560x = 880,248 × 880,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,560x = 774,836,541,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,836,541,504/431,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,431.79

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