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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,286 and 569,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,286 and 569,244 is: 852,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,286 : 569,244 = 569,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,286/569,244 = 569,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,286x = 569,244 × 569,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,286x = 324,038,731,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,038,731,536/380,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,092.19

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