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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,852 and 808,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,852 and 808,304 is: 1,733,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,852 : 808,304 = 808,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,852/808,304 = 808,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,852x = 808,304 × 808,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,852x = 653,355,356,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,355,356,416/376,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,718.69

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