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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,294 and 814,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,294 and 814,575 is: 1,744,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,294 : 814,575 = 814,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,294/814,575 = 814,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,294x = 814,575 × 814,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,294x = 663,532,430,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,532,430,625/380,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,788.06

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