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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,726 and 858,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,726 and 858,989 is: 1,855,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,726 : 858,989 = 858,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,726/858,989 = 858,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,726x = 858,989 × 858,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,726x = 737,862,102,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,862,102,121/397,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855,202.08

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