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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,335 and 879,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,335 and 879,393 is: 1,931,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,335 : 879,393 = 879,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,335/879,393 = 879,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,335x = 879,393 × 879,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,335x = 773,332,048,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,332,048,449/400,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931,712.31

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