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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,776 and 849,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,776 and 849,354 is: 1,786,639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,776 : 849,354 = 849,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,776/849,354 = 849,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,776x = 849,354 × 849,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,776x = 721,402,217,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,402,217,316/403,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786,639.66

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