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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,098 and 821,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,098 and 821,344 is: 1,798,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,098 : 821,344 = 821,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,098/821,344 = 821,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,098x = 821,344 × 821,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,098x = 674,605,966,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,605,966,336/375,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,479.24

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