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Finding the Third Proportional to 395,421 and 869,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 395,421 and 869,562 is: 1,912,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,421 : 869,562 = 869,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,421/869,562 = 869,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,421x = 869,562 × 869,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,421x = 756,138,071,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,138,071,844/395,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912,235.50

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