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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,884 and 809,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,884 and 809,636 is: 1,748,568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,884 : 809,636 = 809,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,884/809,636 = 809,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,884x = 809,636 × 809,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,884x = 655,510,452,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,510,452,496/374,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748,568.76

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