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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,228 and 868,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,228 and 868,726 is: 1,899,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,228 : 868,726 = 868,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,228/868,726 = 868,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,228x = 868,726 × 868,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,228x = 754,684,863,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,684,863,076/397,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,878.31

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