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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,330 and 829,057.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,330 and 829,057.50 is: 1,802,471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,330 : 829,057.50 = 829,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,330/829,057.50 = 829,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,330x = 829,057.50 × 829,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,330x = 687,336,338,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,336,338,306.25/381,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802,471.19

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