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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,540 and 804,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,540 and 804,612 is: 1,737,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,540 : 804,612 = 804,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,540/804,612 = 804,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,540x = 804,612 × 804,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,540x = 647,400,470,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,400,470,544/372,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,801.23

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