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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,794 and 858,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,794 and 858,874 is: 1,845,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,794 : 858,874 = 858,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,794/858,874 = 858,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,794x = 858,874 × 858,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,794x = 737,664,547,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,664,547,876/399,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845,111.60

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