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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,474 and 831,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,474 and 831,284 is: 1,806,745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,474 : 831,284 = 831,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,474/831,284 = 831,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,474x = 831,284 × 831,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,474x = 691,033,088,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,033,088,656/382,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,745.27

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