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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,174 and 795,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,174 and 795,133 is: 1,694,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,174 : 795,133 = 795,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,174/795,133 = 795,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,174x = 795,133 × 795,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,174x = 632,236,487,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,236,487,689/373,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694,213.66

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