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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,051 and 874,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,051 and 874,790 is: 1,912,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,051 : 874,790 = 874,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,051/874,790 = 874,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,051x = 874,790 × 874,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,051x = 765,257,544,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,257,544,100/400,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912,899.97

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