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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,590.50 and 828,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,590.50 and 828,987 is: 1,805,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,590.50 : 828,987 = 828,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,590.50/828,987 = 828,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,590.50x = 828,987 × 828,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,590.50x = 687,219,446,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,219,446,169/380,590.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805,666.32

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