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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,476 and 831,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,476 and 831,288 is: 1,806,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,476 : 831,288 = 831,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,476/831,288 = 831,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,476x = 831,288 × 831,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,476x = 691,039,738,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,039,738,944/382,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806,753.21

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