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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,568 and 828,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,568 and 828,748 is: 1,800,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,568 : 828,748 = 828,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,568/828,748 = 828,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,568x = 828,748 × 828,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,568x = 686,823,247,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,823,247,504/381,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800,002.22

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