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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,834 and 847,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,834 and 847,828 is: 1,829,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,834 : 847,828 = 847,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,834/847,828 = 847,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,834x = 847,828 × 847,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,834x = 718,812,317,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,812,317,584/392,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829,811.87

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