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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,323 and 855,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,323 and 855,080 is: 1,854,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,323 : 855,080 = 855,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,323/855,080 = 855,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,323x = 855,080 × 855,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,323x = 731,161,806,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,161,806,400/394,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,220.54

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