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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,066 and 804,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,066 and 804,618 is: 1,721,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,066 : 804,618 = 804,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,066/804,618 = 804,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,066x = 804,618 × 804,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,066x = 647,410,125,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,410,125,924/376,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,533.26

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