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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,396 and 825,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,396 and 825,636 is: 1,773,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,396 : 825,636 = 825,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,396/825,636 = 825,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,396x = 825,636 × 825,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,396x = 681,674,804,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,674,804,496/384,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,366.02

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