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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,292 and 836,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,292 and 836,783 is: 1,798,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,292 : 836,783 = 836,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,292/836,783 = 836,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,292x = 836,783 × 836,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,292x = 700,205,789,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,205,789,089/389,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,664.73

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