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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,272 and 804,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,272 and 804,587 is: 1,729,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,272 : 804,587 = 804,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,272/804,587 = 804,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,272x = 804,587 × 804,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,272x = 647,360,240,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,360,240,569/374,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,651.81

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