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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,663 and 830,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,663 and 830,592 is: 1,788,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,663 : 830,592 = 830,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,663/830,592 = 830,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,663x = 830,592 × 830,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,663x = 689,883,070,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,883,070,464/385,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,823.59

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