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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,592 and 829,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,592 and 829,392 is: 1,765,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,592 : 829,392 = 829,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,592/829,392 = 829,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,592x = 829,392 × 829,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,592x = 687,891,089,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,891,089,664/389,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765,670.47

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