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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,066 and 808,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,066 and 808,785 is: 1,744,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,066 : 808,785 = 808,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,066/808,785 = 808,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,066x = 808,785 × 808,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,066x = 654,133,176,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,133,176,225/375,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,048.18

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