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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,328 and 804,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,328 and 804,638 is: 1,729,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,328 : 804,638 = 804,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,328/804,638 = 804,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,328x = 804,638 × 804,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,328x = 647,442,311,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,442,311,044/374,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,612.29

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