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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,040 and 808,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,040 and 808,717 is: 1,743,875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,040 : 808,717 = 808,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,040/808,717 = 808,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,040x = 808,717 × 808,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,040x = 654,023,186,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,023,186,089/375,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,875.82

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