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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,402 and 819,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,402 and 819,364 is: 1,797,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,402 : 819,364 = 819,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,402/819,364 = 819,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,402x = 819,364 × 819,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,402x = 671,357,364,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,357,364,496/373,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797,947.96

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