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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,084 and 850,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,084 and 850,540 is: 1,845,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,084 : 850,540 = 850,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,084/850,540 = 850,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,084x = 850,540 × 850,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,084x = 723,418,291,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,418,291,600/392,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845,059.46

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