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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,908 and 800,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,908 and 800,946 is: 1,729,578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,908 : 800,946 = 800,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,908/800,946 = 800,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,908x = 800,946 × 800,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,908x = 641,514,494,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,514,494,916/370,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,578.48

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