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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,844 and 816,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,844 and 816,244 is: 1,777,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,844 : 816,244 = 816,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,844/816,244 = 816,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,844x = 816,244 × 816,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,844x = 666,254,267,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,254,267,536/374,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777,417.45

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