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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,926 and 840,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,926 and 840,120 is: 1,848,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,926 : 840,120 = 840,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,926/840,120 = 840,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,926x = 840,120 × 840,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,926x = 705,801,614,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,801,614,400/381,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848,006.20

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