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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,079 and 826,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,079 and 826,313 is: 1,796,450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,079 : 826,313 = 826,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,079/826,313 = 826,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,079x = 826,313 × 826,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,079x = 682,793,173,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,793,173,969/380,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796,450.67

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