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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,936 and 826,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,936 and 826,644 is: 1,817,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,936 : 826,644 = 826,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,936/826,644 = 826,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,936x = 826,644 × 826,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,936x = 683,340,302,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,340,302,736/375,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817,703.82

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