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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,699 and 829,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,699 and 829,170 is: 1,801,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,699 : 829,170 = 829,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,699/829,170 = 829,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,699x = 829,170 × 829,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,699x = 687,522,888,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,522,888,900/381,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,217.42

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