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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,980 and 809,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,980 and 809,494 is: 1,715,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,980 : 809,494 = 809,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,980/809,494 = 809,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,980x = 809,494 × 809,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,980x = 655,280,536,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,280,536,036/381,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715,483.89

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