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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,688 and 897,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,688 and 897,312 is: 1,852,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,688 : 897,312 = 897,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,688/897,312 = 897,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,688x = 897,312 × 897,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,688x = 805,168,825,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,168,825,344/434,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852,291.36

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