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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,719 and 868,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,719 and 868,170 is: 1,909,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,719 : 868,170 = 868,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,719/868,170 = 868,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,719x = 868,170 × 868,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,719x = 753,719,148,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,719,148,900/394,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909,508.15

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