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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,618 and 808,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,618 and 808,250 is: 1,753,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,618 : 808,250 = 808,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,618/808,250 = 808,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,618x = 808,250 × 808,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,618x = 653,268,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,268,062,500/372,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,184.39

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