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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,897 and 795,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,897 and 795,168 is: 1,655,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,897 : 795,168 = 795,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,897/795,168 = 795,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,897x = 795,168 × 795,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,897x = 632,292,148,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,292,148,224/381,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,661.47

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