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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,117 and 873,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,117 and 873,034 is: 1,881,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,117 : 873,034 = 873,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,117/873,034 = 873,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,117x = 873,034 × 873,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,117x = 762,188,365,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,188,365,156/405,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881,403.06

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