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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,398 and 797,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,398 and 797,280 is: 1,706,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,398 : 797,280 = 797,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,398/797,280 = 797,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,398x = 797,280 × 797,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,398x = 635,655,398,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,655,398,400/372,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,924.84

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