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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,310 and 804,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,310 and 804,992 is: 1,722,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,310 : 804,992 = 804,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,310/804,992 = 804,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,310x = 804,992 × 804,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,310x = 648,012,120,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,012,120,064/376,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722,016.74

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