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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,606 and 857,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,606 and 857,964 is: 1,842,070.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,606 : 857,964 = 857,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,606/857,964 = 857,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,606x = 857,964 × 857,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,606x = 736,102,225,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,102,225,296/399,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842,070.00

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