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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,549 and 827,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,549 and 827,734 is: 1,819,533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,549 : 827,734 = 827,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,549/827,734 = 827,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,549x = 827,734 × 827,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,549x = 685,143,574,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,143,574,756/376,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,533.65

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