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Finding the Third Proportional to 377,961 and 822,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 377,961 and 822,351 is: 1,789,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,961 : 822,351 = 822,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,961/822,351 = 822,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,961x = 822,351 × 822,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,961x = 676,261,167,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,261,167,201/377,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789,235.31

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