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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,468 and 828,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,468 and 828,480 is: 1,799,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,468 : 828,480 = 828,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,468/828,480 = 828,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,468x = 828,480 × 828,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,468x = 686,379,110,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,379,110,400/381,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,309.80

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