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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,108.94 and 815,158.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,108.94 and 815,158.69 is: 1,785,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,108.94 : 815,158.69 = 815,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,108.94/815,158.69 = 815,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,108.94x = 815,158.69 × 815,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,108.94x = 664,483,685,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,483,685,806.72/372,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785,723.53

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