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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,388 and 879,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,388 and 879,524 is: 1,932,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,388 : 879,524 = 879,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,388/879,524 = 879,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,388x = 879,524 × 879,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,388x = 773,562,466,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,562,466,576/400,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932,032.10

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