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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,155 and 807,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,155 and 807,324 is: 1,751,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,155 : 807,324 = 807,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,155/807,324 = 807,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,155x = 807,324 × 807,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,155x = 651,772,040,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,772,040,976/372,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,345.65

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