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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,520 and 819,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,520 and 819,908 is: 1,766,659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,520 : 819,908 = 819,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,520/819,908 = 819,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,520x = 819,908 × 819,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,520x = 672,249,128,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,249,128,464/380,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766,659.12

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