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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,836 and 808,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,836 and 808,266 is: 1,733,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,836 : 808,266 = 808,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,836/808,266 = 808,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,836x = 808,266 × 808,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,836x = 653,293,926,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,293,926,756/376,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,629.29

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