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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,552 and 827,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,552 and 827,737 is: 1,819,532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,552 : 827,737 = 827,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,552/827,737 = 827,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,552x = 827,737 × 827,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,552x = 685,148,541,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,148,541,169/376,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,532.34

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