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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,480.13 and 855,663.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,480.13 and 855,663.75 is: 1,856,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,480.13 : 855,663.75 = 855,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,480.13/855,663.75 = 855,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,480.13x = 855,663.75 × 855,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,480.13x = 732,160,453,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,160,453,064.06/394,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,013.54

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