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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,869 and 827,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,869 and 827,128 is: 1,677,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,869 : 827,128 = 827,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,869/827,128 = 827,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,869x = 827,128 × 827,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,869x = 684,140,728,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,140,728,384/407,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677,354.07

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