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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,704 and 829,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,704 and 829,180 is: 1,801,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,704 : 829,180 = 829,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,704/829,180 = 829,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,704x = 829,180 × 829,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,704x = 687,539,472,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,539,472,400/381,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,237.27

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