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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,793 and 847,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,793 and 847,181 is: 1,978,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,793 : 847,181 = 847,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,793/847,181 = 847,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,793x = 847,181 × 847,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,793x = 717,715,646,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,715,646,761/362,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,306.22

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