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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,354 and 795,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,354 and 795,540 is: 1,699,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,354 : 795,540 = 795,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,354/795,540 = 795,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,354x = 795,540 × 795,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,354x = 632,883,891,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,883,891,600/372,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699,683.34

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