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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,490.52 and 804,519.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,490.52 and 804,519.84 is: 1,737,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,490.52 : 804,519.84 = 804,519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,490.52/804,519.84 = 804,519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,490.52x = 804,519.84 × 804,519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,490.52x = 647,252,178,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,252,178,987.52/372,490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,633.95

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