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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,258.03 and 865,004.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,258.03 and 865,004.06 is: 1,841,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,258.03 : 865,004.06 = 865,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,258.03/865,004.06 = 865,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,258.03x = 865,004.06 × 865,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,258.03x = 748,232,028,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,232,028,141.50/406,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841,765.51

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