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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,256 and 807,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,256 and 807,494 is: 1,751,607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,256 : 807,494 = 807,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,256/807,494 = 807,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,256x = 807,494 × 807,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,256x = 652,046,560,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,046,560,036/372,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,607.93

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