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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,036 and 852,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,036 and 852,288 is: 1,906,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,036 : 852,288 = 852,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,036/852,288 = 852,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,036x = 852,288 × 852,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,036x = 726,394,834,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,394,834,944/381,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,367.99

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