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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,667 and 830,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,667 and 830,601 is: 1,788,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,667 : 830,601 = 830,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,667/830,601 = 830,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,667x = 830,601 × 830,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,667x = 689,898,021,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,898,021,201/385,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,843.80

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