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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,223 and 830,560.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,223 and 830,560.50 is: 1,814,279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,223 : 830,560.50 = 830,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,223/830,560.50 = 830,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,223x = 830,560.50 × 830,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,223x = 689,830,744,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,830,744,160.25/380,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814,279.37

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