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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,738 and 867,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,738 and 867,762 is: 1,855,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,738 : 867,762 = 867,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,738/867,762 = 867,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,738x = 867,762 × 867,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,738x = 753,010,888,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,010,888,644/405,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855,904.27

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