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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,956 and 831,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,956 and 831,880 is: 1,811,790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,956 : 831,880 = 831,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,956/831,880 = 831,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,956x = 831,880 × 831,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,956x = 692,024,334,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,024,334,400/381,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811,790.72

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