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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,074 and 886,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,074 and 886,720 is: 1,970,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,074 : 886,720 = 886,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,074/886,720 = 886,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,074x = 886,720 × 886,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,074x = 786,272,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,272,358,400/399,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970,242.01

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