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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,280 and 837,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,280 and 837,248 is: 1,838,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,280 : 837,248 = 837,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,280/837,248 = 837,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,280x = 837,248 × 837,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,280x = 700,984,213,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,984,213,504/381,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,502.45

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