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Finding the Third Proportional to 791,892 and 1,867,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 791,892 and 1,867,392 is: 4,403,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,892 : 1,867,392 = 1,867,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,892/1,867,392 = 1,867,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,892x = 1,867,392 × 1,867,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,892x = 3,487,152,881,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,152,881,664/791,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403,571.30

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