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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,904 and 815,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,904 and 815,476 is: 1,778,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,904 : 815,476 = 815,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,904/815,476 = 815,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,904x = 815,476 × 815,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,904x = 665,001,106,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,001,106,576/373,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,534.35

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