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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,394 and 844,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,394 and 844,884 is: 1,833,179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,394 : 844,884 = 844,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,394/844,884 = 844,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,394x = 844,884 × 844,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,394x = 713,828,973,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,828,973,456/389,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833,179.18

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