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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,404 and 851,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,404 and 851,625 is: 1,825,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,404 : 851,625 = 851,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,404/851,625 = 851,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,404x = 851,625 × 851,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,404x = 725,265,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,265,140,625/397,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825,007.15

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