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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,444 and 840,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,444 and 840,379 is: 1,846,641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,444 : 840,379 = 840,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,444/840,379 = 840,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,444x = 840,379 × 840,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,444x = 706,236,863,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,236,863,641/382,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,641.24

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