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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,377 and 840,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,377 and 840,243 is: 1,846,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,377 : 840,243 = 840,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,377/840,243 = 840,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,377x = 840,243 × 840,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,377x = 706,008,299,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,008,299,049/382,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,367.06

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