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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,104 and 830,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,104 and 830,546 is: 1,805,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,104 : 830,546 = 830,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,104/830,546 = 830,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,104x = 830,546 × 830,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,104x = 689,806,658,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,806,658,116/382,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805,285.10

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