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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,840 and 887,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,840 and 887,392 is: 2,073,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,840 : 887,392 = 887,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,840/887,392 = 887,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,840x = 887,392 × 887,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,840x = 787,464,561,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,464,561,664/379,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073,148.07

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