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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,160 and 805,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,160 and 805,264 is: 1,737,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,160 : 805,264 = 805,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,160/805,264 = 805,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,160x = 805,264 × 805,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,160x = 648,450,109,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,450,109,696/373,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,726.74

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