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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,051 and 804,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,051 and 804,589 is: 1,721,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,051 : 804,589 = 804,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,051/804,589 = 804,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,051x = 804,589 × 804,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,051x = 647,363,458,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,363,458,921/376,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,477.83

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