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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,642 and 855,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,642 and 855,966 is: 1,833,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,642 : 855,966 = 855,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,642/855,966 = 855,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,642x = 855,966 × 855,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,642x = 732,677,793,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,677,793,156/399,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,335.32

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