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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,852 and 834,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,852 and 834,873 is: 1,738,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,852 : 834,873 = 834,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,852/834,873 = 834,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,852x = 834,873 × 834,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,852x = 697,012,926,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,012,926,129/400,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,828.61

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