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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,293 and 868,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,293 and 868,857 is: 1,900,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,293 : 868,857 = 868,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,293/868,857 = 868,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,293x = 868,857 × 868,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,293x = 754,912,486,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,912,486,449/397,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900,140.42

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