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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,133 and 823,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,133 and 823,005 is: 1,781,842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,133 : 823,005 = 823,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,133/823,005 = 823,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,133x = 823,005 × 823,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,133x = 677,337,230,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,337,230,025/380,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781,842.75

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