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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,146 and 866,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,146 and 866,724 is: 1,877,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,146 : 866,724 = 866,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,146/866,724 = 866,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,146x = 866,724 × 866,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,146x = 751,210,492,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,210,492,176/400,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877,341.00

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