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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,443 and 827,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,443 and 827,520 is: 1,819,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,443 : 827,520 = 827,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,443/827,520 = 827,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,443x = 827,520 × 827,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,443x = 684,789,350,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,789,350,400/376,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,105.02

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