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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,158.69 and 892,005.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,158.69 and 892,005.75 is: 1,983,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,158.69 : 892,005.75 = 892,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,158.69/892,005.75 = 892,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,158.69x = 892,005.75 × 892,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,158.69x = 795,674,258,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,674,258,033.06/401,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983,440.18

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