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Finding the Third Proportional to 389,628 and 827,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 389,628 and 827,370 is: 1,756,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,628 : 827,370 = 827,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,628/827,370 = 827,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,628x = 827,370 × 827,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,628x = 684,541,116,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,541,116,900/389,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756,909.45

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