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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,454 and 849,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,454 and 849,892 is: 1,678,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,454 : 849,892 = 849,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,454/849,892 = 849,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,454x = 849,892 × 849,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,454x = 722,316,411,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,316,411,664/430,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678,033.92

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