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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,244 and 809,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,244 and 809,482 is: 1,755,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,244 : 809,482 = 809,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,244/809,482 = 809,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,244x = 809,482 × 809,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,244x = 655,261,108,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,261,108,324/373,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,583.77

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