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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,472 and 831,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,472 and 831,280 is: 1,806,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,472 : 831,280 = 831,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,472/831,280 = 831,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,472x = 831,280 × 831,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,472x = 691,026,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,026,438,400/382,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,737.33

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