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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,014 and 804,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,014 and 804,994 is: 1,737,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,014 : 804,994 = 804,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,014/804,994 = 804,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,014x = 804,994 × 804,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,014x = 648,015,340,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,015,340,036/373,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,241.34

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