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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,233 and 874,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,233 and 874,394 is: 1,905,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,233 : 874,394 = 874,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,233/874,394 = 874,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,233x = 874,394 × 874,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,233x = 764,564,867,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,564,867,236/401,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905,538.35

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