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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,908 and 798,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,908 and 798,462 is: 1,687,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,908 : 798,462 = 798,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,908/798,462 = 798,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,908x = 798,462 × 798,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,908x = 637,541,565,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,541,565,444/377,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,028.50

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