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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,100 and 807,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,100 and 807,218 is: 1,751,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,100 : 807,218 = 807,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,100/807,218 = 807,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,100x = 807,218 × 807,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,100x = 651,600,899,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,600,899,524/372,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,144.58

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