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Finding the Third Proportional to 395,660 and 838,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 395,660 and 838,408 is: 1,776,596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,660 : 838,408 = 838,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,660/838,408 = 838,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,660x = 838,408 × 838,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,660x = 702,927,974,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,927,974,464/395,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776,596.00

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