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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,840 and 754,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,840 and 754,041 is: 1,489,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,840 : 754,041 = 754,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,840/754,041 = 754,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,840x = 754,041 × 754,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,840x = 568,577,829,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,577,829,681/381,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,047.32

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