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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,672 and 809,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,672 and 809,322 is: 1,767,066.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,672 : 809,322 = 809,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,672/809,322 = 809,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,672x = 809,322 × 809,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,672x = 655,002,099,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,002,099,684/370,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,066.57

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