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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,268 and 804,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,268 and 804,577 is: 1,729,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,268 : 804,577 = 804,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,268/804,577 = 804,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,268x = 804,577 × 804,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,268x = 647,344,148,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,344,148,929/374,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,627.30

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