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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,962 and 819,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,962 and 819,372 is: 1,781,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,962 : 819,372 = 819,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,962/819,372 = 819,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,962x = 819,372 × 819,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,962x = 671,370,474,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,370,474,384/376,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781,003.06

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