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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,888 and 855,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,888 and 855,984 is: 1,846,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,888 : 855,984 = 855,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,888/855,984 = 855,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,888x = 855,984 × 855,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,888x = 732,708,608,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,708,608,256/396,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,134.45

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