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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,996 and 829,693.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,996 and 829,693.13 is: 1,802,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,996 : 829,693.13 = 829,693.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,996/829,693.13 = 829,693.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,996x = 829,693.13 × 829,693.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,996x = 688,390,681,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,390,681,672.27/381,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,088.72

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