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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,810 and 852,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,810 and 852,520 is: 1,864,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,810 : 852,520 = 852,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,810/852,520 = 852,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,810x = 852,520 × 852,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,810x = 726,790,350,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,790,350,400/389,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864,473.33

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