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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,891 and 795,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,891 and 795,162 is: 1,655,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,891 : 795,162 = 795,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,891/795,162 = 795,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,891x = 795,162 × 795,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,891x = 632,282,606,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,282,606,244/381,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,662.50

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