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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,889 and 850,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,889 and 850,242 is: 1,854,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,889 : 850,242 = 850,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,889/850,242 = 850,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,889x = 850,242 × 850,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,889x = 722,911,458,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,911,458,564/389,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854,146.84

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