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Finding the Third Proportional to 387,168 and 830,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 387,168 and 830,370 is: 1,780,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,168 : 830,370 = 830,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,168/830,370 = 830,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,168x = 830,370 × 830,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,168x = 689,514,336,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,514,336,900/387,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780,917.68

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