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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,319 and 855,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,319 and 855,072 is: 1,854,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,319 : 855,072 = 855,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,319/855,072 = 855,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,319x = 855,072 × 855,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,319x = 731,148,125,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,148,125,184/394,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,204.65

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