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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,083 and 799,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,083 and 799,397 is: 1,712,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,083 : 799,397 = 799,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,083/799,397 = 799,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,083x = 799,397 × 799,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,083x = 639,035,563,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,035,563,609/373,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712,850.93

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