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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,080 and 844,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,080 and 844,560 is: 1,852,294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,080 : 844,560 = 844,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,080/844,560 = 844,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,080x = 844,560 × 844,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,080x = 713,281,593,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,281,593,600/385,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852,294.57

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