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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,089 and 858,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,089 and 858,722 is: 1,914,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,089 : 858,722 = 858,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,089/858,722 = 858,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,089x = 858,722 × 858,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,089x = 737,403,473,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,403,473,284/385,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914,891.03

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