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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,522 and 804,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,522 and 804,582 is: 1,737,755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,522 : 804,582 = 804,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,522/804,582 = 804,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,522x = 804,582 × 804,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,522x = 647,352,194,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,352,194,724/372,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,755.61

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