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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,877 and 843,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,877 and 843,102 is: 1,809,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,877 : 843,102 = 843,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,877/843,102 = 843,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,877x = 843,102 × 843,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,877x = 710,820,982,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,820,982,404/392,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809,271.05

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