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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,992 and 830,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,992 and 830,304 is: 1,786,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,992 : 830,304 = 830,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,992/830,304 = 830,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,992x = 830,304 × 830,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,992x = 689,404,732,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,404,732,416/385,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786,059.64

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