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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,069 and 891,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,069 and 891,793 is: 1,982,937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,069 : 891,793 = 891,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,069/891,793 = 891,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,069x = 891,793 × 891,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,069x = 795,294,754,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,294,754,849/401,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,937.49

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