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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,656 and 855,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,656 and 855,840 is: 1,855,950.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,656 : 855,840 = 855,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,656/855,840 = 855,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,656x = 855,840 × 855,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,656x = 732,462,105,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,462,105,600/394,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855,950.77

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