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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,962 and 818,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,962 and 818,052 is: 1,747,455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,962 : 818,052 = 818,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,962/818,052 = 818,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,962x = 818,052 × 818,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,962x = 669,209,074,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,209,074,704/382,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,455.56

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