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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,220 and 828,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,220 and 828,660 is: 1,764,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,220 : 828,660 = 828,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,220/828,660 = 828,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,220x = 828,660 × 828,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,220x = 686,677,395,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,677,395,600/389,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764,239.75

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