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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,110 and 855,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,110 and 855,348 is: 1,847,012.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,110 : 855,348 = 855,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,110/855,348 = 855,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,110x = 855,348 × 855,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,110x = 731,620,201,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,620,201,104/396,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,012.70

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