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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,852 and 848,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,852 and 848,434 is: 1,726,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,852 : 848,434 = 848,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,852/848,434 = 848,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,852x = 848,434 × 848,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,852x = 719,840,252,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,840,252,356/416,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726,848.50

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