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Finding the Third Proportional to 398,965 and 874,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 398,965 and 874,238 is: 1,915,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,965 : 874,238 = 874,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,965/874,238 = 874,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,965x = 874,238 × 874,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,965x = 764,292,080,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,292,080,644/398,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915,687.04

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