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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,848 and 936,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,848 and 936,618 is: 2,210,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,848 : 936,618 = 936,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,848/936,618 = 936,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,848x = 936,618 × 936,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,848x = 877,253,277,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,253,277,924/396,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210,552.35

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