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Finding the Third Proportional to 380,883 and 819,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 380,883 and 819,888 is: 1,764,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,883 : 819,888 = 819,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,883/819,888 = 819,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,883x = 819,888 × 819,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,883x = 672,216,332,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,216,332,544/380,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764,889.30

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