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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,906 and 866,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,906 and 866,540 is: 1,906,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,906 : 866,540 = 866,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,906/866,540 = 866,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,906x = 866,540 × 866,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,906x = 750,891,571,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,891,571,600/393,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,270.97

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