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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,294 and 814,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,294 and 814,573 is: 1,744,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,294 : 814,573 = 814,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,294/814,573 = 814,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,294x = 814,573 × 814,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,294x = 663,529,172,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,529,172,329/380,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,779.49

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