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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,570 and 836,469.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,570 and 836,469.50 is: 1,838,508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,570 : 836,469.50 = 836,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,570/836,469.50 = 836,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,570x = 836,469.50 × 836,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,570x = 699,681,224,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,681,224,430.25/380,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,508.62

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