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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,926.81 and 795,222.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,926.81 and 795,222.56 is: 1,655,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,926.81 : 795,222.56 = 795,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,926.81/795,222.56 = 795,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,926.81x = 795,222.56 × 795,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,926.81x = 632,378,923,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,378,923,909.07/381,926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,759.44

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