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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,525 and 840,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,525 and 840,541 is: 1,846,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,525 : 840,541 = 840,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,525/840,541 = 840,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,525x = 840,541 × 840,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,525x = 706,509,172,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,509,172,681/382,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,962.09

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