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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,664 and 867,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,664 and 867,954 is: 1,847,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,664 : 867,954 = 867,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,664/867,954 = 867,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,664x = 867,954 × 867,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,664x = 753,344,146,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,344,146,116/407,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,953.57

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