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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,680 and 830,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,680 and 830,556 is: 1,788,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,680 : 830,556 = 830,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,680/830,556 = 830,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,680x = 830,556 × 830,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,680x = 689,823,269,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,823,269,136/385,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,589.68

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