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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,156 and 852,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,156 and 852,124 is: 1,865,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,156 : 852,124 = 852,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,156/852,124 = 852,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,156x = 852,124 × 852,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,156x = 726,115,311,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,115,311,376/389,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865,872.07

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