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Finding the Third Proportional to 378,968 and 829,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 378,968 and 829,216 is: 1,814,399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,968 : 829,216 = 829,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,968/829,216 = 829,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,968x = 829,216 × 829,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,968x = 687,599,174,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,599,174,656/378,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814,399.04

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