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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,342 and 868,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,342 and 868,668 is: 1,889,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,342 : 868,668 = 868,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,342/868,668 = 868,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,342x = 868,668 × 868,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,342x = 754,584,094,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,584,094,224/399,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889,568.58

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