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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,358 and 816,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,358 and 816,192 is: 1,774,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,358 : 816,192 = 816,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,358/816,192 = 816,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,358x = 816,192 × 816,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,358x = 666,169,380,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,169,380,864/375,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774,757.38

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