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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,825 and 844,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,825 and 844,542 is: 1,783,908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,825 : 844,542 = 844,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,825/844,542 = 844,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,825x = 844,542 × 844,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,825x = 713,251,189,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,251,189,764/399,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,908.43

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