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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,767 and 868,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,767 and 868,248 is: 1,909,619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,767 : 868,248 = 868,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,767/868,248 = 868,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,767x = 868,248 × 868,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,767x = 753,854,589,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,854,589,504/394,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909,619.07

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