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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,831 and 810,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,831 and 810,761 is: 1,758,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,831 : 810,761 = 810,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,831/810,761 = 810,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,831x = 810,761 × 810,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,831x = 657,333,399,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,333,399,121/373,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758,370.49

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