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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,776 and 843,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,776 and 843,047 is: 1,721,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,776 : 843,047 = 843,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,776/843,047 = 843,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,776x = 843,047 × 843,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,776x = 710,728,244,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,728,244,209/412,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,825.50

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