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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,286 and 826,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,286 and 826,260 is: 1,795,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,286 : 826,260 = 826,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,286/826,260 = 826,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,286x = 826,260 × 826,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,286x = 682,705,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,705,587,600/380,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,242.50

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