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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,179.81 and 807,372.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,179.81 and 807,372.56 is: 1,751,439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,179.81 : 807,372.56 = 807,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,179.81/807,372.56 = 807,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,179.81x = 807,372.56 × 807,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,179.81x = 651,850,454,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,850,454,677.82/372,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,439.58

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