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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,661 and 834,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,661 and 834,214 is: 1,818,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,661 : 834,214 = 834,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,661/834,214 = 834,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,661x = 834,214 × 834,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,661x = 695,912,997,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,912,997,796/382,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818,614.90

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