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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,369 and 803,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,369 and 803,771 is: 1,734,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,369 : 803,771 = 803,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,369/803,771 = 803,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,369x = 803,771 × 803,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,369x = 646,047,820,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,047,820,441/372,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734,966.71

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