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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,934 and 826,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,934 and 826,638 is: 1,817,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,934 : 826,638 = 826,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,934/826,638 = 826,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,934x = 826,638 × 826,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,934x = 683,330,383,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,330,383,044/375,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817,687.10

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