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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,863 and 901,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,863 and 901,353 is: 2,173,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,863 : 901,353 = 901,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,863/901,353 = 901,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,863x = 901,353 × 901,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,863x = 812,437,230,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,437,230,609/373,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173,088.08

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