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Finding the Third Proportional to 847,569 and 1,279,235.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 847,569 and 1,279,235.44 is: 1,930,749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,569 : 1,279,235.44 = 1,279,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,569/1,279,235.44 = 1,279,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,569x = 1,279,235.44 × 1,279,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,569x = 1,636,443,304,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,443,304,555.82/847,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930,749.36

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