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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,464 and 831,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,464 and 831,264 is: 1,806,705.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,464 : 831,264 = 831,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,464/831,264 = 831,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,464x = 831,264 × 831,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,464x = 690,999,837,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,999,837,696/382,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,705.57

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