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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,562 and 799,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,562 and 799,612 is: 1,711,574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,562 : 799,612 = 799,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,562/799,612 = 799,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,562x = 799,612 × 799,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,562x = 639,379,350,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,379,350,544/373,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711,574.92

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