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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,951 and 795,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,951 and 795,267 is: 1,655,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,951 : 795,267 = 795,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,951/795,267 = 795,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,951x = 795,267 × 795,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,951x = 632,449,601,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,449,601,289/381,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,839.63

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