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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,913 and 829,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,913 and 829,545 is: 1,820,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,913 : 829,545 = 829,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,913/829,545 = 829,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,913x = 829,545 × 829,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,913x = 688,144,907,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,144,907,025/377,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820,908.27

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