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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,692 and 858,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,692 and 858,676 is: 1,844,731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,692 : 858,676 = 858,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,692/858,676 = 858,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,692x = 858,676 × 858,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,692x = 737,324,472,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,324,472,976/399,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844,731.63

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