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Finding the Third Proportional to 398,122 and 866,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 398,122 and 866,226 is: 1,884,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,122 : 866,226 = 866,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,122/866,226 = 866,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,122x = 866,226 × 866,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,122x = 750,347,483,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,347,483,076/398,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884,717.46

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