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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,424 and 819,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,424 and 819,412 is: 1,798,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,424 : 819,412 = 819,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,424/819,412 = 819,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,424x = 819,412 × 819,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,424x = 671,436,025,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,436,025,744/373,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,052.68

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