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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,722 and 837,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,722 and 837,464 is: 1,799,605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,722 : 837,464 = 837,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,722/837,464 = 837,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,722x = 837,464 × 837,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,722x = 701,345,951,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,345,951,296/389,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,605.75

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