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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,637 and 869,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,637 and 869,394 is: 1,881,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,637 : 869,394 = 869,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,637/869,394 = 869,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,637x = 869,394 × 869,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,637x = 755,845,927,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,845,927,236/401,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,913.09

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