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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,028 and 844,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,028 and 844,450 is: 1,833,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,028 : 844,450 = 844,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,028/844,450 = 844,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,028x = 844,450 × 844,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,028x = 713,095,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,095,802,500/389,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,019.22

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