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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,652 and 834,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,652 and 834,198 is: 1,818,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,652 : 834,198 = 834,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,652/834,198 = 834,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,652x = 834,198 × 834,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,652x = 695,886,303,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,886,303,204/382,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818,587.92

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