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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,799 and 829,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,799 and 829,640 is: 1,956,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,799 : 829,640 = 829,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,799/829,640 = 829,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,799x = 829,640 × 829,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,799x = 688,302,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,302,529,600/351,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,522.13

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