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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,120 and 814,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,120 and 814,320 is: 1,767,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,120 : 814,320 = 814,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,120/814,320 = 814,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,120x = 814,320 × 814,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,120x = 663,117,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,117,062,400/375,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,746.49

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