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Finding the Third Proportional to 383,160 and 832,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 383,160 and 832,642 is: 1,809,407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,160 : 832,642 = 832,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,160/832,642 = 832,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,160x = 832,642 × 832,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,160x = 693,292,700,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,292,700,164/383,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809,407.82

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