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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,754 and 858,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,754 and 858,804 is: 1,844,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,754 : 858,804 = 858,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,754/858,804 = 858,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,754x = 858,804 × 858,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,754x = 737,544,310,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,544,310,416/399,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844,995.45

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