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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,088 and 858,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,088 and 858,888 is: 1,881,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,088 : 858,888 = 858,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,088/858,888 = 858,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,088x = 858,888 × 858,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,088x = 737,688,596,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,688,596,544/392,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,436.30

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