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Finding the Third Proportional to 904,347 and 1,399,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 904,347 and 1,399,663 is: 2,166,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,347 : 1,399,663 = 1,399,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,347/1,399,663 = 1,399,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,347x = 1,399,663 × 1,399,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,347x = 1,959,056,513,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,056,513,569/904,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166,266.39

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