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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,010 and 821,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,010 and 821,252 is: 1,798,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,010 : 821,252 = 821,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,010/821,252 = 821,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,010x = 821,252 × 821,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,010x = 674,454,847,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,454,847,504/375,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,498.30

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