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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,246 and 836,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,246 and 836,092 is: 1,838,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,246 : 836,092 = 836,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,246/836,092 = 836,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,246x = 836,092 × 836,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,246x = 699,049,832,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,049,832,464/380,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,414.69

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