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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,266 and 846,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,266 and 846,740 is: 1,827,761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,266 : 846,740 = 846,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,266/846,740 = 846,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,266x = 846,740 × 846,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,266x = 716,968,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,968,627,600/392,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827,761.33

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