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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,446 and 870,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,446 and 870,588 is: 1,892,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,446 : 870,588 = 870,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,446/870,588 = 870,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,446x = 870,588 × 870,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,446x = 757,923,465,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,923,465,744/400,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892,698.31

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