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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,703 and 829,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,703 and 829,178 is: 1,801,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,703 : 829,178 = 829,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,703/829,178 = 829,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,703x = 829,178 × 829,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,703x = 687,536,155,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,536,155,684/381,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,233.30

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