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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,864 and 829,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,864 and 829,800 is: 1,956,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,864 : 829,800 = 829,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,864/829,800 = 829,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,864x = 829,800 × 829,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,864x = 688,568,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,568,040,000/351,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956,915.29

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