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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,408 and 807,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,408 and 807,864 is: 1,743,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,408 : 807,864 = 807,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,408/807,864 = 807,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,408x = 807,864 × 807,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,408x = 652,644,242,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,644,242,496/374,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,136.48

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