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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,882 and 800,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,882 and 800,898 is: 1,715,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,882 : 800,898 = 800,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,882/800,898 = 800,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,882x = 800,898 × 800,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,882x = 641,437,606,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,437,606,404/373,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715,615.10

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