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Finding the Third Proportional to 384,556 and 828,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 384,556 and 828,276 is: 1,783,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,556 : 828,276 = 828,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,556/828,276 = 828,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,556x = 828,276 × 828,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,556x = 686,041,132,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,041,132,176/384,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,982.39

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