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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,874 and 819,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,874 and 819,869 is: 1,764,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,874 : 819,869 = 819,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,874/819,869 = 819,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,874x = 819,869 × 819,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,874x = 672,185,177,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,185,177,161/380,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764,849.21

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