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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,109 and 855,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,109 and 855,345 is: 1,847,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,109 : 855,345 = 855,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,109/855,345 = 855,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,109x = 855,345 × 855,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,109x = 731,615,069,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,615,069,025/396,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,004.41

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