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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,033.75 and 852,283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,033.75 and 852,283.50 is: 1,906,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,033.75 : 852,283.50 = 852,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,033.75/852,283.50 = 852,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,033.75x = 852,283.50 × 852,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,033.75x = 726,387,164,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,387,164,372.25/381,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,359.12

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