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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,303.50 and 892,879.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,303.50 and 892,879.50 is: 2,085,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,303.50 : 892,879.50 = 892,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,303.50/892,879.50 = 892,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,303.50x = 892,879.50 × 892,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,303.50x = 797,233,801,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,233,801,520.25/382,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085,342.67

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