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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,810 and 829,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,810 and 829,668 is: 1,956,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,810 : 829,668 = 829,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,810/829,668 = 829,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,810x = 829,668 × 829,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,810x = 688,348,990,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,348,990,224/351,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,593.02

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