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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,322 and 870,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,322 and 870,340 is: 1,892,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,322 : 870,340 = 870,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,322/870,340 = 870,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,322x = 870,340 × 870,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,322x = 757,491,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,491,715,600/400,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892,206.06

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