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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,306 and 831,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,306 and 831,068 is: 1,806,600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,306 : 831,068 = 831,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,306/831,068 = 831,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,306x = 831,068 × 831,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,306x = 690,674,020,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,674,020,624/382,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,600.00

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