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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,603 and 829,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,603 and 829,012 is: 1,805,715.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,603 : 829,012 = 829,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,603/829,012 = 829,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,603x = 829,012 × 829,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,603x = 687,260,896,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,260,896,144/380,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805,715.92

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