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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,576 and 847,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,576 and 847,360 is: 1,828,993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,576 : 847,360 = 847,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,576/847,360 = 847,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,576x = 847,360 × 847,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,576x = 718,018,969,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,018,969,600/392,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828,993.54

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