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Finding the Third Proportional to 399,828 and 844,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 399,828 and 844,548 is: 1,783,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,828 : 844,548 = 844,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,828/844,548 = 844,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,828x = 844,548 × 844,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,828x = 713,261,324,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,261,324,304/399,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,920.40

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