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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,312 and 840,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,312 and 840,768 is: 1,815,743.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,312 : 840,768 = 840,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,312/840,768 = 840,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,312x = 840,768 × 840,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,312x = 706,890,829,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,890,829,824/389,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815,743.75

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