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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,599 and 829,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,599 and 829,522 is: 1,803,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,599 : 829,522 = 829,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,599/829,522 = 829,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,599x = 829,522 × 829,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,599x = 688,106,748,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,106,748,484/381,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803,219.48

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