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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,826 and 808,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,826 and 808,246 is: 1,733,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,826 : 808,246 = 808,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,826/808,246 = 808,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,826x = 808,246 × 808,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,826x = 653,261,596,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,261,596,516/376,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,589.50

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