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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,246 and 866,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,246 and 866,924 is: 1,877,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,246 : 866,924 = 866,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,246/866,924 = 866,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,246x = 866,924 × 866,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,246x = 751,557,221,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,557,221,776/400,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877,738.25

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