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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,179 and 805,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,179 and 805,302 is: 1,737,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,179 : 805,302 = 805,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,179/805,302 = 805,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,179x = 805,302 × 805,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,179x = 648,511,311,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,511,311,204/373,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,802.26

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