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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,304 and 879,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,304 and 879,340 is: 1,931,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,304 : 879,340 = 879,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,304/879,340 = 879,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,304x = 879,340 × 879,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,304x = 773,238,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,238,835,600/400,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931,629.05

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