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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,248 and 830,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,248 and 830,952 is: 1,806,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,248 : 830,952 = 830,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,248/830,952 = 830,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,248x = 830,952 × 830,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,248x = 690,481,226,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,481,226,304/382,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,369.76

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