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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,223 and 874,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,223 and 874,318 is: 1,910,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,223 : 874,318 = 874,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,223/874,318 = 874,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,223x = 874,318 × 874,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,223x = 764,431,965,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,431,965,124/400,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910,015.08

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