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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,660 and 790,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,660 and 790,112 is: 1,618,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,660 : 790,112 = 790,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,660/790,112 = 790,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,660x = 790,112 × 790,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,660x = 624,276,972,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,276,972,544/385,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618,723.68

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