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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,626 and 812,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,626 and 812,168 is: 1,779,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,626 : 812,168 = 812,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,626/812,168 = 812,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,626x = 812,168 × 812,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,626x = 659,616,860,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,616,860,224/370,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779,737.15

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