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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,770 and 869,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,770 and 869,184 is: 1,694,777.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,770 : 869,184 = 869,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,770/869,184 = 869,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,770x = 869,184 × 869,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,770x = 755,480,825,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,480,825,856/445,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694,777.19

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