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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,700 and 827,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,700 and 827,010 is: 1,796,547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,700 : 827,010 = 827,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,700/827,010 = 827,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,700x = 827,010 × 827,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,700x = 683,945,540,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,945,540,100/380,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796,547.26

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