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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,154 and 826,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,154 and 826,020 is: 1,794,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,154 : 826,020 = 826,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,154/826,020 = 826,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,154x = 826,020 × 826,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,154x = 682,309,040,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,309,040,400/380,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794,822.73

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