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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,753 and 809,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,753 and 809,464 is: 1,767,300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,753 : 809,464 = 809,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,753/809,464 = 809,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,753x = 809,464 × 809,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,753x = 655,231,967,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,231,967,296/370,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,300.51

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