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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,798 and 847,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,798 and 847,190 is: 1,978,320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,798 : 847,190 = 847,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,798/847,190 = 847,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,798x = 847,190 × 847,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,798x = 717,730,896,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,730,896,100/362,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,320.98

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