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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,594 and 837,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,594 and 837,914 is: 1,835,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,594 : 837,914 = 837,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,594/837,914 = 837,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,594x = 837,914 × 837,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,594x = 702,099,871,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,099,871,396/382,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835,104.24

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