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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,512.50 and 819,892.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,512.50 and 819,892.50 is: 1,766,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,512.50 : 819,892.50 = 819,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,512.50/819,892.50 = 819,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,512.50x = 819,892.50 × 819,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,512.50x = 672,223,711,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,223,711,556.25/380,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766,627.15

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