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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,070 and 804,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,070 and 804,626 is: 1,721,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,070 : 804,626 = 804,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,070/804,626 = 804,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,070x = 804,626 × 804,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,070x = 647,422,999,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,422,999,876/376,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,549.18

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