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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,173.63 and 807,359.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,173.63 and 807,359.63 is: 1,751,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,173.63 : 807,359.63 = 807,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,173.63/807,359.63 = 807,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,173.63x = 807,359.63 × 807,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,173.63x = 651,829,564,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,829,564,080.14/372,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,412.57

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