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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,040 and 802,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,040 and 802,992 is: 1,696,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,040 : 802,992 = 802,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,040/802,992 = 802,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,040x = 802,992 × 802,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,040x = 644,796,152,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,796,152,064/380,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696,653.38

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