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Finding the Third Proportional to 539,968 and 858,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 539,968 and 858,176 is: 1,363,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,968 : 858,176 = 858,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,968/858,176 = 858,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,968x = 858,176 × 858,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,968x = 736,466,046,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,466,046,976/539,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,906.84

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