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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,703 and 848,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,703 and 848,070 is: 1,831,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,703 : 848,070 = 848,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,703/848,070 = 848,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,703x = 848,070 × 848,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,703x = 719,222,724,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,222,724,900/392,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,467.36

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