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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,066 and 802,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,066 and 802,852 is: 1,695,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,066 : 802,852 = 802,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,066/802,852 = 802,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,066x = 802,852 × 802,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,066x = 644,571,333,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,571,333,904/380,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695,945.79

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