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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,800 and 847,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,800 and 847,199 is: 1,978,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,800 : 847,199 = 847,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,800/847,199 = 847,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,800x = 847,199 × 847,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,800x = 717,746,145,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,746,145,601/362,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978,352.11

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