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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,069 and 808,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,069 and 808,791 is: 1,744,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,069 : 808,791 = 808,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,069/808,791 = 808,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,069x = 808,791 × 808,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,069x = 654,142,881,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,142,881,681/375,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,060.11

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