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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,053 and 804,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,053 and 804,595 is: 1,721,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,053 : 804,595 = 804,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,053/804,595 = 804,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,053x = 804,595 × 804,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,053x = 647,373,114,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,373,114,025/376,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,494.35

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