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Finding the Third Proportional to 402,399 and 837,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 402,399 and 837,855 is: 1,744,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,399 : 837,855 = 837,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,399/837,855 = 837,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,399x = 837,855 × 837,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,399x = 702,001,001,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,001,001,025/402,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,539.63

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