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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,514 and 858,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,514 and 858,318 is: 1,844,014.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,514 : 858,318 = 858,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,514/858,318 = 858,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,514x = 858,318 × 858,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,514x = 736,709,789,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,709,789,124/399,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844,014.95

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