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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,368 and 868,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,368 and 868,716 is: 1,889,654.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,368 : 868,716 = 868,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,368/868,716 = 868,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,368x = 868,716 × 868,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,368x = 754,667,488,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,667,488,656/399,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889,654.38

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