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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,527 and 840,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,527 and 840,545 is: 1,846,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,527 : 840,545 = 840,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,527/840,545 = 840,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,527x = 840,545 × 840,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,527x = 706,515,897,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,515,897,025/382,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846,970.01

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