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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,159 and 807,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,159 and 807,333 is: 1,751,365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,159 : 807,333 = 807,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,159/807,333 = 807,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,159x = 807,333 × 807,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,159x = 651,786,572,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,786,572,889/372,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,365.88

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