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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,816 and 829,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,816 and 829,683 is: 1,956,630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,816 : 829,683 = 829,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,816/829,683 = 829,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,816x = 829,683 × 829,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,816x = 688,373,880,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,373,880,489/351,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,630.40

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