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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,738 and 858,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,738 and 858,768 is: 1,844,914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,738 : 858,768 = 858,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,738/858,768 = 858,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,738x = 858,768 × 858,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,738x = 737,482,477,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,482,477,824/399,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844,914.61

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