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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,452 and 840,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,452 and 840,399 is: 1,846,690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,452 : 840,399 = 840,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,452/840,399 = 840,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,452x = 840,399 × 840,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,452x = 706,270,479,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,270,479,201/382,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,690.51

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