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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,906 and 837,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,906 and 837,832 is: 1,800,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,906 : 837,832 = 837,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,906/837,832 = 837,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,906x = 837,832 × 837,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,906x = 701,962,460,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,962,460,224/389,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800,337.67

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