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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,510 and 858,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,510 and 858,314 is: 1,844,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,510 : 858,314 = 858,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,510/858,314 = 858,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,510x = 858,314 × 858,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,510x = 736,702,922,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,702,922,596/399,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844,016.23

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