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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,292 and 814,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,292 and 814,571 is: 1,744,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,292 : 814,571 = 814,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,292/814,571 = 814,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,292x = 814,571 × 814,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,292x = 663,525,914,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,525,914,041/380,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,780.10

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