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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,530 and 829,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,530 and 829,664 is: 1,823,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,530 : 829,664 = 829,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,530/829,664 = 829,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,530x = 829,664 × 829,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,530x = 688,342,352,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,342,352,896/377,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823,278.56

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