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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,187 and 795,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,187 and 795,160 is: 1,694,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,187 : 795,160 = 795,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,187/795,160 = 795,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,187x = 795,160 × 795,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,187x = 632,279,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,279,425,600/373,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694,269.70

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