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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,244 and 846,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,244 and 846,684 is: 1,827,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,244 : 846,684 = 846,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,244/846,684 = 846,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,244x = 846,684 × 846,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,244x = 716,873,795,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,873,795,856/392,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827,622.08

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