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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,541 and 799,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,541 and 799,570 is: 1,711,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,541 : 799,570 = 799,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,541/799,570 = 799,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,541x = 799,570 × 799,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,541x = 639,312,184,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,312,184,900/373,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711,491.34

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