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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,291 and 831,037

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,291 and 831,037 is: 1,806,536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,291 : 831,037 = 831,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,291/831,037 = 831,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,291x = 831,037 × 831,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,291x = 690,622,495,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,622,495,369/382,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,536.11

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