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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,705 and 829,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,705 and 829,182 is: 1,801,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,705 : 829,182 = 829,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,705/829,182 = 829,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,705x = 829,182 × 829,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,705x = 687,542,789,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,542,789,124/381,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801,241.24

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