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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,312 and 829,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,312 and 829,024 is: 1,802,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,312 : 829,024 = 829,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,312/829,024 = 829,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,312x = 829,024 × 829,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,312x = 687,280,792,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,280,792,576/381,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,410.60

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