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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,572 and 828,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,572 and 828,750 is: 1,799,992.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,572 : 828,750 = 828,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,572/828,750 = 828,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,572x = 828,750 × 828,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,572x = 686,826,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,826,562,500/381,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,992.04

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