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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,272 and 851,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,272 and 851,266 is: 1,856,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,272 : 851,266 = 851,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,272/851,266 = 851,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,272x = 851,266 × 851,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,272x = 724,653,802,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,653,802,756/390,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856,791.68

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