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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,305 and 831,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,305 and 831,063 is: 1,806,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,305 : 831,063 = 831,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,305/831,063 = 831,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,305x = 831,063 × 831,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,305x = 690,665,709,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,665,709,969/382,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,582.99

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