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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,166 and 805,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,166 and 805,276 is: 1,737,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,166 : 805,276 = 805,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,166/805,276 = 805,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,166x = 805,276 × 805,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,166x = 648,469,436,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,469,436,176/373,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,750.59

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