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Finding the Third Proportional to 395,017 and 875,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 395,017 and 875,447 is: 1,940,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,017 : 875,447 = 875,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,017/875,447 = 875,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,017x = 875,447 × 875,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,017x = 766,407,449,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,407,449,809/395,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940,188.52

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