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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,540 and 828,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,540 and 828,246 is: 1,783,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,540 : 828,246 = 828,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,540/828,246 = 828,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,540x = 828,246 × 828,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,540x = 685,991,436,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,991,436,516/384,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,927.38

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