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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,493.41 and 804,525.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,493.41 and 804,525.56 is: 1,737,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,493.41 : 804,525.56 = 804,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,493.41/804,525.56 = 804,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,493.41x = 804,525.56 × 804,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,493.41x = 647,261,380,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,261,380,715.94/372,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,645.20

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