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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,364 and 868,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,364 and 868,708 is: 1,889,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,364 : 868,708 = 868,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,364/868,708 = 868,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,364x = 868,708 × 868,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,364x = 754,653,589,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,653,589,264/399,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889,638.50

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