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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,228 and 860,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,228 and 860,049 is: 1,881,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,228 : 860,049 = 860,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,228/860,049 = 860,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,228x = 860,049 × 860,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,228x = 739,684,282,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,684,282,401/393,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,057.00

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