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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,317 and 831,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,317 and 831,712 is: 1,763,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,317 : 831,712 = 831,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,317/831,712 = 831,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,317x = 831,712 × 831,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,317x = 691,744,850,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,744,850,944/392,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,229.36

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