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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,631.50 and 828,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,631.50 and 828,873 is: 1,800,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,631.50 : 828,873 = 828,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,631.50/828,873 = 828,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,631.50x = 828,873 × 828,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,631.50x = 687,030,450,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,030,450,129/381,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800,245.66

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