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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,250.13 and 825,261.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,250.13 and 825,261.75 is: 1,786,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,250.13 : 825,261.75 = 825,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,250.13/825,261.75 = 825,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,250.13x = 825,261.75 × 825,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,250.13x = 681,056,956,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,056,956,013.06/381,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786,378.32

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