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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,668 and 840,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,668 and 840,792 is: 1,847,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,668 : 840,792 = 840,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,668/840,792 = 840,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,668x = 840,792 × 840,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,668x = 706,931,187,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,931,187,264/382,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847,374.71

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