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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,559 and 836,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,559 and 836,445 is: 1,838,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,559 : 836,445 = 836,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,559/836,445 = 836,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,559x = 836,445 × 836,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,559x = 699,640,238,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,640,238,025/380,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,454.06

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