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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,523 and 840,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,523 and 840,538 is: 1,846,958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,523 : 840,538 = 840,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,523/840,538 = 840,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,523x = 840,538 × 840,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,523x = 706,504,129,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,504,129,444/382,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,958.56

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