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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,153 and 844,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,153 and 844,737 is: 1,833,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,153 : 844,737 = 844,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,153/844,737 = 844,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,153x = 844,737 × 844,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,153x = 713,580,599,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,580,599,169/389,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,676.21

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