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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,670 and 880,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,670 and 880,470 is: 1,795,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,670 : 880,470 = 880,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,670/880,470 = 880,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,670x = 880,470 × 880,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,670x = 775,227,420,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,227,420,900/431,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,879.77

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