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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,036 and 807,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,036 and 807,495 is: 1,752,648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,036 : 807,495 = 807,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,036/807,495 = 807,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,036x = 807,495 × 807,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,036x = 652,048,175,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,048,175,025/372,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752,648.06

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