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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,644 and 855,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,644 and 855,970 is: 1,833,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,644 : 855,970 = 855,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,644/855,970 = 855,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,644x = 855,970 × 855,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,644x = 732,684,640,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,684,640,900/399,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,343.28

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