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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,303 and 829,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,303 and 829,006 is: 1,802,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,303 : 829,006 = 829,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,303/829,006 = 829,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,303x = 829,006 × 829,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,303x = 687,250,948,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,250,948,036/381,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,374.88

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