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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,327 and 831,732.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,327 and 831,732.75 is: 1,763,272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,327 : 831,732.75 = 831,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,327/831,732.75 = 831,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,327x = 831,732.75 × 831,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,327x = 691,779,367,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,779,367,422.56/392,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,272.39

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