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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,436 and 801,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,436 and 801,983 is: 1,731,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,436 : 801,983 = 801,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,436/801,983 = 801,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,436x = 801,983 × 801,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,436x = 643,176,732,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,176,732,289/371,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731,595.03

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