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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,844 and 868,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,844 and 868,206 is: 1,899,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,844 : 868,206 = 868,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,844/868,206 = 868,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,844x = 868,206 × 868,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,844x = 753,781,658,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,781,658,436/396,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,440.73

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