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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,502 and 852,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,502 and 852,608 is: 1,861,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,502 : 852,608 = 852,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,502/852,608 = 852,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,502x = 852,608 × 852,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,502x = 726,940,401,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,940,401,664/390,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861,553.59

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