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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,446 and 847,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,446 and 847,608 is: 1,830,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,446 : 847,608 = 847,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,446/847,608 = 847,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,446x = 847,608 × 847,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,446x = 718,439,321,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,439,321,664/392,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830,670.52

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