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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,623 and 834,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,623 and 834,135 is: 1,818,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,623 : 834,135 = 834,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,623/834,135 = 834,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,623x = 834,135 × 834,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,623x = 695,781,198,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,781,198,225/382,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818,451.06

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