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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,792 and 848,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,792 and 848,370 is: 1,870,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,792 : 848,370 = 848,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,792/848,370 = 848,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,792x = 848,370 × 848,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,792x = 719,731,656,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,731,656,900/384,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870,443.40

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