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Finding the Third Proportional to 393,839 and 802,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 393,839 and 802,122 is: 1,633,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,839 : 802,122 = 802,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,839/802,122 = 802,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,839x = 802,122 × 802,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,839x = 643,399,702,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,399,702,884/393,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633,661.73

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