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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,624 and 830,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,624 and 830,458 is: 1,788,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,624 : 830,458 = 830,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,624/830,458 = 830,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,624x = 830,458 × 830,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,624x = 689,660,489,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,660,489,764/385,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,427.30

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