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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 1,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 1,009 is: 2,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 1,009 = 1,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/1,009 = 1,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 1,009 × 1,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 1,018,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,081/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.16

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