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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,392 and 831,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,392 and 831,120 is: 1,806,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,392 : 831,120 = 831,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,392/831,120 = 831,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,392x = 831,120 × 831,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,392x = 690,760,454,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,760,454,400/382,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,419.73

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