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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,063.50 and 825,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,063.50 and 825,837 is: 1,794,454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,063.50 : 825,837 = 825,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,063.50/825,837 = 825,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,063.50x = 825,837 × 825,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,063.50x = 682,006,750,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,006,750,569/380,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794,454.74

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