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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,220 and 586,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,220 and 586,746 is: 877,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,220 : 586,746 = 586,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,220/586,746 = 586,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,220x = 586,746 × 586,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,220x = 344,270,868,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,270,868,516/392,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,749.40

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