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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,252 and 807,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,252 and 807,486 is: 1,751,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,252 : 807,486 = 807,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,252/807,486 = 807,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,252x = 807,486 × 807,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,252x = 652,033,640,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,033,640,196/372,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,592.04

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