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Finding the Third Proportional to 387,012 and 821,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 387,012 and 821,044 is: 1,741,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,012 : 821,044 = 821,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,012/821,044 = 821,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,012x = 821,044 × 821,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,012x = 674,113,249,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,113,249,936/387,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741,840.69

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