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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,701 and 829,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,701 and 829,174 is: 1,801,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,701 : 829,174 = 829,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,701/829,174 = 829,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,701x = 829,174 × 829,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,701x = 687,529,522,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,529,522,276/381,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,225.36

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