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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,889 and 815,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,889 and 815,445 is: 1,778,470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,889 : 815,445 = 815,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,889/815,445 = 815,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,889x = 815,445 × 815,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,889x = 664,950,548,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,950,548,025/373,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,470.48

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