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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,702 and 829,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,702 and 829,176 is: 1,801,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,702 : 829,176 = 829,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,702/829,176 = 829,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,702x = 829,176 × 829,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,702x = 687,532,838,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,532,838,976/381,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,229.33

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