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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,329 and 831,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,329 and 831,737 is: 1,763,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,329 : 831,737 = 831,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,329/831,737 = 831,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,329x = 831,737 × 831,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,329x = 691,786,437,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,786,437,169/392,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763,281.42

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