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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,509.75 and 858,804.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,509.75 and 858,804.75 is: 1,814,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,509.75 : 858,804.75 = 858,804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,509.75/858,804.75 = 858,804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,509.75x = 858,804.75 × 858,804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,509.75x = 737,545,598,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,545,598,622.56/406,509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814,336.80

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