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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,211.50 and 828,823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,211.50 and 828,823.50 is: 1,802,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,211.50 : 828,823.50 = 828,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,211.50/828,823.50 = 828,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,211.50x = 828,823.50 × 828,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,211.50x = 686,948,394,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,948,394,152.25/381,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,013.83

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