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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,313 and 831,706.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,313 and 831,706.50 is: 1,763,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,313 : 831,706.50 = 831,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,313/831,706.50 = 831,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,313x = 831,706.50 × 831,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,313x = 691,735,702,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,735,702,142.25/392,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,224.01

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