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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,805 and 860,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,805 and 860,133 is: 1,779,268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,805 : 860,133 = 860,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,805/860,133 = 860,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,805x = 860,133 × 860,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,805x = 739,828,777,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,828,777,689/415,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779,268.59

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