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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,224 and 815,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,224 and 815,335 is: 1,785,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,224 : 815,335 = 815,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,224/815,335 = 815,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,224x = 815,335 × 815,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,224x = 664,771,162,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,771,162,225/372,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785,943.85

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