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Finding the Third Proportional to 828,946 and 1,318,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 828,946 and 1,318,151 is: 2,096,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,946 : 1,318,151 = 1,318,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,946/1,318,151 = 1,318,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,946x = 1,318,151 × 1,318,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,946x = 1,737,522,058,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,522,058,801/828,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096,061.82

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