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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,828 and 808,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,828 and 808,250 is: 1,733,597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,828 : 808,250 = 808,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,828/808,250 = 808,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,828x = 808,250 × 808,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,828x = 653,268,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,268,062,500/376,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,597.46

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