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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,318 and 829,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,318 and 829,038 is: 1,956,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,318 : 829,038 = 829,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,318/829,038 = 829,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,318x = 829,038 × 829,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,318x = 687,304,005,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,304,005,444/351,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,358.64

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