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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,117 and 855,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,117 and 855,360 is: 1,847,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,117 : 855,360 = 855,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,117/855,360 = 855,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,117x = 855,360 × 855,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,117x = 731,640,729,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,640,729,600/396,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,031.89

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