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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,237 and 815,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,237 and 815,360 is: 1,785,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237 : 815,360 = 815,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237/815,360 = 815,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237x = 815,360 × 815,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237x = 664,811,929,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,811,929,600/372,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785,990.99

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