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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,064 and 820,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,064 and 820,510 is: 1,762,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,064 : 820,510 = 820,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,064/820,510 = 820,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,064x = 820,510 × 820,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,064x = 673,236,660,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,236,660,100/382,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,104.41

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