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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,614 and 804,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,614 and 804,520 is: 1,737,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,614 : 804,520 = 804,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,614/804,520 = 804,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,614x = 804,520 × 804,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,614x = 647,252,430,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,252,430,400/372,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,058.81

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