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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,868 and 857,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,868 and 857,700 is: 1,872,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,868 : 857,700 = 857,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,868/857,700 = 857,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,868x = 857,700 × 857,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,868x = 735,649,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,649,290,000/392,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872,510.08

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