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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,272 and 828,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,272 and 828,942 is: 1,802,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,272 : 828,942 = 828,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,272/828,942 = 828,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,272x = 828,942 × 828,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,272x = 687,144,839,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,144,839,364/381,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,243.12

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