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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,796 and 843,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,796 and 843,086 is: 1,721,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,796 : 843,086 = 843,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,796/843,086 = 843,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,796x = 843,086 × 843,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,796x = 710,794,003,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,794,003,396/412,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,901.38

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