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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,157 and 814,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,157 and 814,819 is: 1,741,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,157 : 814,819 = 814,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,157/814,819 = 814,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,157x = 814,819 × 814,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,157x = 663,930,002,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,930,002,761/381,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741,880.65

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