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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,870 and 809,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,870 and 809,614 is: 1,748,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,870 : 809,614 = 809,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,870/809,614 = 809,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,870x = 809,614 × 809,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,870x = 655,474,828,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,474,828,996/374,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,539.04

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