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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,676 and 837,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,676 and 837,858 is: 1,834,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,676 : 837,858 = 837,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,676/837,858 = 837,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,676x = 837,858 × 837,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,676x = 702,006,028,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,006,028,164/382,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834,465.78

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