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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,671 and 830,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,671 and 830,609 is: 1,788,859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,671 : 830,609 = 830,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,671/830,609 = 830,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,671x = 830,609 × 830,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,671x = 689,911,310,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,911,310,881/385,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,859.70

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