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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,796 and 847,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,796 and 847,188 is: 1,978,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,796 : 847,188 = 847,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,796/847,188 = 847,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,796x = 847,188 × 847,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,796x = 717,727,507,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,727,507,344/362,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,322.55

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