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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,171 and 858,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,171 and 858,854 is: 1,915,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,171 : 858,854 = 858,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,171/858,854 = 858,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,171x = 858,854 × 858,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,171x = 737,630,193,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,630,193,316/385,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915,071.99

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