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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,040.25 and 807,503.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,040.25 and 807,503.50 is: 1,752,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,040.25 : 807,503.50 = 807,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,040.25/807,503.50 = 807,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,040.25x = 807,503.50 × 807,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,040.25x = 652,061,902,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,061,902,512.25/372,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752,664.94

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