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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,916 and 882,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,916 and 882,063 is: 1,788,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,916 : 882,063 = 882,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,916/882,063 = 882,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,916x = 882,063 × 882,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,916x = 778,035,135,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,035,135,969/434,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,931.97

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