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Finding the Third Proportional to 383,157 and 832,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 383,157 and 832,638 is: 1,809,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,157 : 832,638 = 832,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,157/832,638 = 832,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,157x = 832,638 × 832,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,157x = 693,286,039,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,286,039,044/383,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809,404.60

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