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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,111 and 809,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,111 and 809,739 is: 1,715,933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,111 : 809,739 = 809,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,111/809,739 = 809,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,111x = 809,739 × 809,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,111x = 655,677,248,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,677,248,121/382,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715,933.98

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