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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,104 and 855,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,104 and 855,340 is: 1,847,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,104 : 855,340 = 855,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,104/855,340 = 855,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,104x = 855,340 × 855,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,104x = 731,606,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,606,515,600/396,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,006.13

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