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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,162 and 844,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,162 and 844,752 is: 1,833,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,162 : 844,752 = 844,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,162/844,752 = 844,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,162x = 844,752 × 844,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,162x = 713,605,941,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,605,941,504/389,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,698.93

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