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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,012 and 802,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,012 and 802,232 is: 1,739,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,012 : 802,232 = 802,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,012/802,232 = 802,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,012x = 802,232 × 802,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,012x = 643,576,181,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,576,181,824/370,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739,338.68

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