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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,098 and 799,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,098 and 799,427 is: 1,712,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,098 : 799,427 = 799,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,098/799,427 = 799,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,098x = 799,427 × 799,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,098x = 639,083,528,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,083,528,329/373,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712,910.62

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