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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,521 and 792,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,521 and 792,681 is: 1,642,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,521 : 792,681 = 792,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,521/792,681 = 792,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,521x = 792,681 × 792,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,521x = 628,343,167,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,343,167,761/382,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642,637.05

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