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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,250 and 804,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,250 and 804,538 is: 1,729,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,250 : 804,538 = 804,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,250/804,538 = 804,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,250x = 804,538 × 804,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,250x = 647,281,393,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,281,393,444/374,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,542.80

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