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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,739 and 571,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,739 and 571,183 is: 856,886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,739 : 571,183 = 571,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,739/571,183 = 571,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,739x = 571,183 × 571,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,739x = 326,250,019,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,250,019,489/380,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,886.26

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