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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,582 and 847,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,582 and 847,336 is: 1,828,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,582 : 847,336 = 847,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,582/847,336 = 847,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,582x = 847,336 × 847,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,582x = 717,978,296,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,978,296,896/392,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828,861.99

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