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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,068 and 808,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,068 and 808,780 is: 1,744,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,068 : 808,780 = 808,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,068/808,780 = 808,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,068x = 808,780 × 808,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,068x = 654,125,088,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,125,088,400/375,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,017.32

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