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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,208 and 828,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,208 and 828,816 is: 1,801,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,208 : 828,816 = 828,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,208/828,816 = 828,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,208x = 828,816 × 828,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,208x = 686,935,961,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,935,961,856/381,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,997.76

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