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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,918 and 859,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,918 and 859,110 is: 1,873,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,918 : 859,110 = 859,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,918/859,110 = 859,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,918x = 859,110 × 859,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,918x = 738,069,992,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,069,992,100/393,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873,664.04

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