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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,011 and 797,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,011 and 797,654 is: 1,687,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,011 : 797,654 = 797,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,011/797,654 = 797,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,011x = 797,654 × 797,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,011x = 636,251,903,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,251,903,716/377,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,621.59

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