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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,054 and 874,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,054 and 874,795 is: 1,912,907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,054 : 874,795 = 874,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,054/874,795 = 874,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,054x = 874,795 × 874,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,054x = 765,266,292,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,266,292,025/400,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912,907.49

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