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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,160 and 823,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,160 and 823,057 is: 1,781,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,160 : 823,057 = 823,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,160/823,057 = 823,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,160x = 823,057 × 823,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,160x = 677,422,825,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,422,825,249/380,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781,941.35

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