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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,274 and 836,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,274 and 836,752 is: 1,798,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,274 : 836,752 = 836,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,274/836,752 = 836,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,274x = 836,752 × 836,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,274x = 700,153,909,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,153,909,504/389,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,614.62

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