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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,196 and 854,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,196 and 854,955 is: 1,873,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,196 : 854,955 = 854,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,196/854,955 = 854,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,196x = 854,955 × 854,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,196x = 730,948,052,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,948,052,025/390,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873,284.33

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