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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,581 and 828,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,581 and 828,718 is: 1,799,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,581 : 828,718 = 828,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,581/828,718 = 828,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,581x = 828,718 × 828,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,581x = 686,773,523,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,773,523,524/381,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,810.59

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