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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,569 and 828,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,569 and 828,745 is: 1,799,984.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,569 : 828,745 = 828,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,569/828,745 = 828,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,569x = 828,745 × 828,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,569x = 686,818,275,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,818,275,025/381,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,984.47

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