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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,074 and 804,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,074 and 804,631 is: 1,721,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,074 : 804,631 = 804,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,074/804,631 = 804,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,074x = 804,631 × 804,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,074x = 647,431,046,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,431,046,161/376,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,552.26

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