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Finding the Third Proportional to 394,588 and 852,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 394,588 and 852,240 is: 1,840,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,588 : 852,240 = 852,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,588/852,240 = 852,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,588x = 852,240 × 852,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,588x = 726,313,017,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,313,017,600/394,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840,687.04

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