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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,452 and 827,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,452 and 827,536 is: 1,819,131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,452 : 827,536 = 827,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,452/827,536 = 827,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,452x = 827,536 × 827,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,452x = 684,815,831,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,815,831,296/376,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,131.87

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