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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,906 and 888,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,906 and 888,950 is: 1,821,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,906 : 888,950 = 888,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,906/888,950 = 888,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,906x = 888,950 × 888,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,906x = 790,232,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,232,102,500/433,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821,205.75

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