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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,402 and 831,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,402 and 831,140 is: 1,806,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,402 : 831,140 = 831,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,402/831,140 = 831,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,402x = 831,140 × 831,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,402x = 690,793,699,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,793,699,600/382,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,459.43

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