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Finding the Third Proportional to 391,974 and 858,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 391,974 and 858,680 is: 1,881,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,974 : 858,680 = 858,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,974/858,680 = 858,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,974x = 858,680 × 858,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,974x = 737,331,342,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,331,342,400/391,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,072.07

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