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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,326 and 866,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,326 and 866,052 is: 1,887,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,326 : 866,052 = 866,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,326/866,052 = 866,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,326x = 866,052 × 866,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,326x = 750,046,066,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,046,066,704/397,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887,734.67

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