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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,067 and 820,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,067 and 820,506 is: 1,762,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,067 : 820,506 = 820,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,067/820,506 = 820,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,067x = 820,506 × 820,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,067x = 673,230,096,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,230,096,036/382,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,073.40

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