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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,090 and 825,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,090 and 825,892 is: 1,794,568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,090 : 825,892 = 825,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,090/825,892 = 825,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,090x = 825,892 × 825,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,090x = 682,097,595,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,097,595,664/380,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794,568.64

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