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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,783 and 836,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,783 and 836,305 is: 1,836,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,783 : 836,305 = 836,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,783/836,305 = 836,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,783x = 836,305 × 836,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,783x = 699,406,053,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,406,053,025/380,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836,757.56

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