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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,826 and 800,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,826 and 800,782 is: 1,729,252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,826 : 800,782 = 800,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,826/800,782 = 800,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,826x = 800,782 × 800,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,826x = 641,251,811,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,251,811,524/370,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,252.56

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