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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,435 and 899,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,435 and 899,687 is: 2,127,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,435 : 899,687 = 899,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,435/899,687 = 899,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,435x = 899,687 × 899,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,435x = 809,436,697,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,436,697,969/380,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127,660.96

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