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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,020 and 805,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,020 and 805,006 is: 1,737,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,020 : 805,006 = 805,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,020/805,006 = 805,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,020x = 805,006 × 805,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,020x = 648,034,660,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,034,660,036/373,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,265.19

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