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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,651 and 814,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,651 and 814,995 is: 1,768,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,651 : 814,995 = 814,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,651/814,995 = 814,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,651x = 814,995 × 814,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,651x = 664,216,850,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,216,850,025/375,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768,175.38

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