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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,568 and 828,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,568 and 828,742 is: 1,799,976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,568 : 828,742 = 828,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,568/828,742 = 828,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,568x = 828,742 × 828,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,568x = 686,813,302,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,813,302,564/381,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,976.16

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