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Finding the Third Proportional to 402,556 and 861,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 402,556 and 861,484 is: 1,843,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,556 : 861,484 = 861,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,556/861,484 = 861,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,556x = 861,484 × 861,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,556x = 742,154,682,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,154,682,256/402,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843,606.06

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