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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,846 and 848,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,846 and 848,424 is: 1,726,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,846 : 848,424 = 848,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,846/848,424 = 848,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,846x = 848,424 × 848,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,846x = 719,823,283,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,823,283,776/416,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,832.65

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