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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,716 and 837,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,716 and 837,443 is: 1,799,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,716 : 837,443 = 837,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,716/837,443 = 837,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,716x = 837,443 × 837,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,716x = 701,310,778,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,310,778,249/389,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,543.20

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