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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,292 and 844,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,292 and 844,680 is: 1,832,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,292 : 844,680 = 844,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,292/844,680 = 844,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,292x = 844,680 × 844,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,292x = 713,484,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,484,302,400/389,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,774.12

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