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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,023 and 802,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,023 and 802,254 is: 1,739,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,023 : 802,254 = 802,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,023/802,254 = 802,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,023x = 802,254 × 802,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,023x = 643,611,480,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,611,480,516/370,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739,382.36

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