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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,044 and 853,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,044 and 853,656 is: 1,821,621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,044 : 853,656 = 853,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,044/853,656 = 853,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,044x = 853,656 × 853,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,044x = 728,728,566,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,728,566,336/400,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821,621.04

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