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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,962 and 830,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,962 and 830,448 is: 1,815,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,962 : 830,448 = 830,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,962/830,448 = 830,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,962x = 830,448 × 830,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,962x = 689,643,880,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,643,880,704/379,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815,033.82

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