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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,661 and 880,455

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,661 and 880,455 is: 1,795,856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,661 : 880,455 = 880,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,661/880,455 = 880,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,661x = 880,455 × 880,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,661x = 775,201,007,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,201,007,025/431,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,856.02

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