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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,618 and 808,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,618 and 808,249 is: 1,753,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,618 : 808,249 = 808,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,618/808,249 = 808,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,618x = 808,249 × 808,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,618x = 653,266,446,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,266,446,001/372,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,180.06

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