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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,605.50 and 836,554.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,605.50 and 836,554.50 is: 1,838,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,605.50 : 836,554.50 = 836,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,605.50/836,554.50 = 836,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,605.50x = 836,554.50 × 836,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,605.50x = 699,823,431,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,823,431,470.25/380,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838,710.77

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