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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,885 and 859,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,885 and 859,043 is: 1,836,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,885 : 859,043 = 859,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,885/859,043 = 859,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,885x = 859,043 × 859,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,885x = 737,954,875,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,954,875,849/401,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836,233.94

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