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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,114 and 855,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,114 and 855,354 is: 1,847,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,114 : 855,354 = 855,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,114/855,354 = 855,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,114x = 855,354 × 855,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,114x = 731,630,465,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,630,465,316/396,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,019.96

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