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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,002 and 840,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,002 and 840,676 is: 1,812,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,002 : 840,676 = 840,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,002/840,676 = 840,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,002x = 840,676 × 840,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,002x = 706,736,136,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,736,136,976/390,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812,134.65

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