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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,870 and 795,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,870 and 795,114 is: 1,655,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,870 : 795,114 = 795,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,870/795,114 = 795,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,870x = 795,114 × 795,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,870x = 632,206,272,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,206,272,996/381,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,553.65

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