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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,126 and 827,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,126 and 827,248 is: 1,843,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,126 : 827,248 = 827,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,126/827,248 = 827,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,126x = 827,248 × 827,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,126x = 684,339,253,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,339,253,504/371,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843,953.95

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