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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,896 and 818,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,896 and 818,050 is: 1,780,295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,896 : 818,050 = 818,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,896/818,050 = 818,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,896x = 818,050 × 818,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,896x = 669,205,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,205,802,500/375,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780,295.09

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