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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,758 and 868,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,758 and 868,230 is: 1,909,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,758 : 868,230 = 868,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,758/868,230 = 868,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,758x = 868,230 × 868,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,758x = 753,823,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,823,332,900/394,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909,583.42

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