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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,528.50 and 827,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,528.50 and 827,790 is: 1,819,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,528.50 : 827,790 = 827,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,528.50/827,790 = 827,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,528.50x = 827,790 × 827,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,528.50x = 685,236,284,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,236,284,100/376,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819,878.93

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