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Finding the Third Proportional to 374,976 and 808,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 374,976 and 808,878 is: 1,744,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,976 : 808,878 = 808,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,976/808,878 = 808,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,976x = 808,878 × 808,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,976x = 654,283,618,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,283,618,884/374,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,867.99

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