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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,488 and 791,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,488 and 791,842 is: 1,605,718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,488 : 791,842 = 791,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,488/791,842 = 791,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,488x = 791,842 × 791,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,488x = 627,013,752,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,013,752,964/390,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605,718.37

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