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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,591 and 828,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,591 and 828,738 is: 1,799,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,591 : 828,738 = 828,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,591/828,738 = 828,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,591x = 828,738 × 828,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,591x = 686,806,672,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,806,672,644/381,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,850.29

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