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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,794 and 847,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,794 and 847,183 is: 1,978,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,794 : 847,183 = 847,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,794/847,183 = 847,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,794x = 847,183 × 847,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,794x = 717,719,035,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,719,035,489/362,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,310.10

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