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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,884 and 814,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,884 and 814,152 is: 1,665,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,884 : 814,152 = 814,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,884/814,152 = 814,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,884x = 814,152 × 814,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,884x = 662,843,479,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,843,479,104/397,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665,921.42

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