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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,272 and 837,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,272 and 837,288 is: 1,819,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,272 : 837,288 = 837,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,272/837,288 = 837,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,272x = 837,288 × 837,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,272x = 701,051,194,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,051,194,944/385,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,626.64

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