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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,808 and 868,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,808 and 868,330 is: 1,909,781.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,808 : 868,330 = 868,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,808/868,330 = 868,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,808x = 868,330 × 868,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,808x = 753,996,988,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,996,988,900/394,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909,781.44

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