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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,055 and 825,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,055 and 825,822 is: 1,794,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,055 : 825,822 = 825,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,055/825,822 = 825,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,055x = 825,822 × 825,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,055x = 681,981,975,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,981,975,684/380,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794,429.69

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