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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,070.38 and 826,295.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,070.38 and 826,295.75 is: 1,796,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,070.38 : 826,295.75 = 826,295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,070.38/826,295.75 = 826,295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,070.38x = 826,295.75 × 826,295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,070.38x = 682,764,666,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,764,666,468.06/380,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796,416.43

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