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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,785 and 843,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,785 and 843,063 is: 1,721,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,785 : 843,063 = 843,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,785/843,063 = 843,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,785x = 843,063 × 843,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,785x = 710,755,221,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,755,221,969/412,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,853.32

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