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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,317 and 805,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,317 and 805,006 is: 1,722,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,317 : 805,006 = 805,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,317/805,006 = 805,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,317x = 805,006 × 805,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,317x = 648,034,660,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,034,660,036/376,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722,044.61

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