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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,803 and 858,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,803 and 858,890 is: 1,845,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,803 : 858,890 = 858,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,803/858,890 = 858,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,803x = 858,890 × 858,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,803x = 737,692,032,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,692,032,100/399,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845,138.81

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