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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,396 and 858,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,396 and 858,276 is: 1,777,617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,396 : 858,276 = 858,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,396/858,276 = 858,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,396x = 858,276 × 858,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,396x = 736,637,692,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,637,692,176/414,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777,617.77

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