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Finding the Third Proportional to 390,663 and 829,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 390,663 and 829,288 is: 1,760,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,663 : 829,288 = 829,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,663/829,288 = 829,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,663x = 829,288 × 829,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,663x = 687,718,586,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,718,586,944/390,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760,388.33

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