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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,370 and 805,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,370 and 805,236 is: 1,722,786.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,370 : 805,236 = 805,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,370/805,236 = 805,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,370x = 805,236 × 805,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,370x = 648,405,015,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,405,015,696/376,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722,786.13

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