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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,868 and 809,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,868 and 809,610 is: 1,748,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,868 : 809,610 = 809,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,868/809,610 = 809,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,868x = 809,610 × 809,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,868x = 655,468,352,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,468,352,100/374,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,531.09

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