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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,717 and 848,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,717 and 848,092 is: 1,831,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,717 : 848,092 = 848,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,717/848,092 = 848,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,717x = 848,092 × 848,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,717x = 719,260,040,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,260,040,464/392,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,497.08

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