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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,261 and 875,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,261 and 875,067 is: 1,917,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,261 : 875,067 = 875,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,261/875,067 = 875,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,261x = 875,067 × 875,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,261x = 765,742,254,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,742,254,489/399,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917,898.95

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