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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,231 and 902,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,231 and 902,246 is: 2,175,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,231 : 902,246 = 902,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,231/902,246 = 902,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,231x = 902,246 × 902,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,231x = 814,047,844,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,047,844,516/374,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175,254.97

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