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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,322 and 831,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,322 and 831,726 is: 1,763,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,322 : 831,726 = 831,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,322/831,726 = 831,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,322x = 831,726 × 831,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,322x = 691,768,139,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,768,139,076/392,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,266.24

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