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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,860 and 819,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,860 and 819,558 is: 1,787,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,860 : 819,558 = 819,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,860/819,558 = 819,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,860x = 819,558 × 819,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,860x = 671,675,315,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,675,315,364/375,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787,035.91

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