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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,258 and 807,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,258 and 807,498 is: 1,751,615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,258 : 807,498 = 807,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,258/807,498 = 807,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,258x = 807,498 × 807,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,258x = 652,053,020,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,053,020,004/372,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,615.87

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