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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,876 and 800,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,876 and 800,882 is: 1,729,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,876 : 800,882 = 800,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,876/800,882 = 800,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,876x = 800,882 × 800,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,876x = 641,411,977,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,411,977,924/370,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,451.29

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