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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,577 and 828,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,577 and 828,710 is: 1,799,794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,577 : 828,710 = 828,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,577/828,710 = 828,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,577x = 828,710 × 828,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,577x = 686,760,264,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,760,264,100/381,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,794.70

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