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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,679 and 837,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,679 and 837,865 is: 1,834,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,679 : 837,865 = 837,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,679/837,865 = 837,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,679x = 837,865 × 837,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,679x = 702,017,758,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,017,758,225/382,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834,482.05

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