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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,069 and 825,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,069 and 825,850 is: 1,794,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,069 : 825,850 = 825,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,069/825,850 = 825,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,069x = 825,850 × 825,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,069x = 682,028,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,028,222,500/380,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794,485.27

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