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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,688 and 830,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,688 and 830,572 is: 1,788,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,688 : 830,572 = 830,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,688/830,572 = 830,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,688x = 830,572 × 830,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,688x = 689,849,847,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,849,847,184/385,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788,621.50

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